Amherst Central School District
School District · Amherst, New York
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#296 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,549
$6,231 vs New York median
District size
3,043 students
Larger than New York median
The short answer
Amherst Central School District ranks #296 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Amherst Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Windermere Blvd School (7.8/10), Amherst Central High School (7.5/10), and Amherst Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Amherst Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Amherst Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windermere Blvd School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Amherst Central High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Amherst Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Smallwood Drive School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amherst Central School District
Amherst Central School District is a Amherst, New York school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 3,043 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $21,549 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Amherst Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Windermere Blvd School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Amherst Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Amherst Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst Central School District with test data.
Schools in Amherst Central School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 3,043
- Teachers (FTE)
- 268
- District spending per student
- $21,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 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 Central School District?
The average composite rating for Amherst Central School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District's district-level spending was $21,549 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst Central School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amherst Central School District?
Windermere Blvd School is the highest-rated school in Amherst Central School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Amherst Central School District?
Across schools in Amherst Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amherst Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Amherst Central School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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