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#187 of 480 schools in NH
Top 39% in state
Amherst Middle School
Middle School · Amherst School District · Amherst, NH
A middle school in Amherst, NH where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 966, Amherst, NH 03031
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amherst Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amherst 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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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
$155,125
Median home value
$491,400
Median rent
$1,447/mo
College educated
63.5%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Merrimack Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Merrimack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (m)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Hollis Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amherst Middle School is listed in Amherst School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amherst Middle School
Amherst Middle School is a public middle school in Amherst, NH, part of Amherst School District, serving approximately 644 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amherst Middle School
What grades does Amherst Middle School serve?
Amherst Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amherst Middle School rank in NH?
Amherst Middle School ranks #187 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Amherst Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amherst Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amherst Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amherst Middle School a charter school?
No, Amherst Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amherst Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amherst Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amherst Middle School?
6.1% of students at Amherst Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (603) 673-8944
- Area population (ZIP 03031)
- 11,873
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 03031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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