Amherst Junior High School vs. South Amherst Middle School
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School Overview
School
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 415 students in grades 6-8, South Amherst Middle 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 63% (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 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
836 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#861 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
149
Grade 7 Students
287
128
Grade 8 Students
301
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
80%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
