Amherst Middle School
Amherst, NH · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Amherst Middle School is a middle school located in Amherst, New Hampshire. The school serves 639 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 68/100 (B), Amherst Middle School performs above average compared to schools in New Hampshire. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst Middle School has a DataScore of 68/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Amherst Middle School has 639 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
Yes, Amherst Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +27, 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 Middle School is part of the Amherst School District in Amherst, New Hampshire. 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.