Amherst Junior High School vs. Avon Middle School
Should I attend Amherst Junior High School or Avon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Avon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,079 students in grades 6-8, Avon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
836 students
1,079 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#282 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
367
Grade 7 Students
287
360
Grade 8 Students
301
352
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
80%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
