Excellent
#232 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
Amherst Regional Middle School
Middle School · Amherst-pelham · Amherst, MA
An Amherst-pelham middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002
- Math 52% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amherst Regional Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Amherst Regional Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amherst), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,411
Median home value
$449,000
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Hartsbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amherst-pelham
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amherst Regional Middle School is listed in Amherst-Pelham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Amherst, MA, part of Amherst-pelham, serving approximately 369 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amherst Regional Middle School
What grades does Amherst Regional Middle School serve?
Amherst Regional Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Amherst Regional Middle School?
Amherst Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Regional Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amherst Regional Middle School rank in MA?
Amherst Regional Middle School ranks #232 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Amherst Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amherst Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amherst Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amherst Regional Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amherst Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Amherst Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amherst Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amherst Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (413) 362-1800
- Area population (ZIP 01002)
- 24,726
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 27
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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