Amherst Exempted Village School District
School District · Amherst, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Amherst Exempted Village?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amherst Exempted Village as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Amherst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amherst Junior High School
Amherst · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Powers Elementary School
Amherst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#307 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,818
$2,839 vs Ohio median
District size
3,612 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Amherst Exempted Village ranks #307 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Amherst Exempted Village's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walter G. Nord Middle School (8.0/10), Amherst Junior High School (7.0/10), and Powers Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Amherst Exempted Village
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 | Walter G. Nord Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Amherst Junior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Powers Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Marion L Steele High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amherst Exempted Village
Amherst Exempted Village is a Amherst, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,612 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $11,818 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Amherst Exempted Village demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walter G. Nord Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Amherst Exempted Village students show an average math proficiency of 78.6% and ELA proficiency of 82.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Amherst Exempted Village, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst Exempted Village with test data.
Schools in Amherst Exempted Village
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 3,612
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amherst Exempted Village?
Amherst Exempted Village 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 Exempted Village?
The average composite rating for Amherst Exempted Village is 6.9/10. 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 Exempted Village?
Amherst Exempted Village spends $11,818 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst Exempted Village?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst Exempted Village is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amherst Exempted Village?
Walter G. Nord Middle School is the highest-rated school in Amherst Exempted Village with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Amherst Exempted Village?
Across schools in Amherst Exempted Village with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amherst Exempted Village compare to other districts in Ohio?
Amherst Exempted Village has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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