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Amherst Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in Amherst Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Amherst Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,303 Schools
# Students
114 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amherst Independent School District, which is ranked #1120 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1119 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
82%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,096 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,044 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,096
$13,398
Spending / Student
$20,044
$14,129
Best Amherst Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst Independent School District?
Amherst Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of Amherst Independent School District?
Amherst Independent School District is ranked #1120 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst Independent School District?
82% of Amherst Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst Independent School District?
Amherst Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Amherst Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,044 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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