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