Amherst Middle School vs Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)
Amherst Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 5.8/10. Amherst Middle School is significantly larger with 644 students, about 1.6× the size of Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) (404). In math proficiency, Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) leads at 86.0%.
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Amherst Middle School
Amherst, NH
7.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
644 students
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)
Nashua, NH
5.8/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
404 students
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| Metric | Amherst Middle School | Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 2.2 |
| State Rank | #96 of 481 | #291 of 481 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Amherst Middle School | Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 86.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | 45.8% | 46.3% |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 88.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | 55.5% | 55.0% |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Amherst (03031) | Nashua (03063) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $155,125 | $106,924 |
| Median Home Value | $491,400 | $371,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,447 | $1,820 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 63.5% | 45.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 26 min |