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7.1 avg / 10

Amherst ISD School District

School District · Amherst, Texas

Students: 114
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

1

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,475

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.7:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$20,475

+$7,507 vs Texas median

District size

114 students

Smaller than Texas median

About Amherst ISD

Amherst ISD is a Amherst, Texas school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 114 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.7:1. The district invests $20,475 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Amherst ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Amherst School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Amherst ISD students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.5%.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Amherst ISD with test data.

Schools in Amherst ISD

1 schools
Other Schools 1
Amherst School
7.1

District Details

State
Texas
City
Amherst
Total Enrollment
114
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Amherst ISD?

Amherst ISD has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Amherst ISD?

The average composite rating for Amherst ISD is 7.1/10. 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 ISD?

Amherst ISD spends $20,475 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Amherst ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Amherst ISD is 5.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Amherst ISD?

Amherst School is the highest-rated school in Amherst ISD with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Amherst ISD?

Across schools in Amherst ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.5%. 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
27.0%
ELA Proficiency
29.5%

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, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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