AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL vs PS 84
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 4.5/10. AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is significantly larger with 646 students, about 4.5× the size of PS 84 (145). In math proficiency, AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL leads at 69.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amherst, NY
5.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
646 students
PS 84
Buffalo, NY
4.5/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
145 students
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| Metric | AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | PS 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.6% | 84.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #3,439 of 4,744 | #4,228 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 11th |
Test Scores
| Subject | AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | PS 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Amherst (14226) | Buffalo (14215) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,023 | $43,326 |
| Median Home Value | $237,500 | $102,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,093 | $993 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.1% | 19.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 30.0% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 20 min |