Excellent
#716 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 21% in state
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Elementary School · Amherst Exempted Village · Amherst, OH
An Amherst Exempted Village elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 Lincoln St, Amherst, OH 44001
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter G. Nord Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter G. Nord 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. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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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
$91,050
Median home value
$221,300
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Toni Wofford Morrison ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Frank Jacinto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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 Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter G. Nord Middle School is listed in Amherst Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter G. Nord Middle School
Walter G. Nord Middle School is a public elementary school in Amherst, OH, part of Amherst Exempted Village, serving approximately 551 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 3,441 schools in OH.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter G. Nord Middle School
What grades does Walter G. Nord Middle School serve?
Walter G. Nord Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Nord Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Nord Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter G. Nord Middle School rank in OH?
Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks #716 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Walter G. Nord Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter G. Nord Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walter G. Nord Middle School a charter school?
No, Walter G. Nord Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter G. Nord Middle School a Title I school?
No, Walter G. Nord Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter G. Nord Middle School?
37.2% of students at Walter G. Nord 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (440) 988-4441
- Area population (ZIP 44001)
- 21,123
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 44001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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