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8.3 avg / 10

Amherst-pelham School District

School District · Amherst, Massachusetts

Students: 1,210
Teachers (FTE): 109

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,018

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#14 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,018

+$7,647 vs Massachusetts median

District size

1,210 students

Smaller than Massachusetts median

About Amherst-pelham

Amherst-pelham is a Amherst, Massachusetts school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,210 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $29,018 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.3/10, Amherst-pelham is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Amherst Regional High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Amherst-pelham students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.

The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Amherst-pelham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst-pelham with test data.

Schools in Amherst-pelham

2 schools

District Details

State
Massachusetts
City
Amherst
Total Enrollment
1,210
Teachers (FTE)
109
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Amherst-pelham?

Amherst-pelham has 2 schools in total — 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Amherst-pelham?

The average composite rating for Amherst-pelham is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Amherst-pelham?

Amherst-pelham spends $29,018 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst-pelham?

The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst-pelham is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Amherst-pelham?

Amherst Regional High is the highest-rated school in Amherst-pelham with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Amherst-pelham?

Across schools in Amherst-pelham with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.3/10
Math Proficiency
53.2%
ELA Proficiency
60.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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