Amherst Elementary School
Knoxville, TN · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Amherst Elementary School is a elementary school located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school serves 682 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 59/100 (C), Amherst Elementary School performs at the state average for Tennessee. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst Elementary School has a DataScore of 59/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Amherst Elementary School has 682 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
Yes, Amherst Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +22, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Amherst Elementary School is part of the Knox County in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.