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Amherst Middle School

Amherst Middle School is a public middle school in Amherst, VA, serving grades 6–8, rated B, with 371 students and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
371
Students per teacher
13:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White70%
Black15%
Two or more races9%
Hispanic5%
Native American1%
Asian1%
Male / female
56% / 44%
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.0%
Prior-year enrollment
399

Homes assigned to this school

6,032 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Amherst Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
165 Gordons Fairgrounds Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Phone
(434) 946-0691
Website
ams.amherst.k12.va.us
Setting
Rural - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
510021000066
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School district

Amherst County Public Schools

District rating
C+
Schools
9
Students
3,900
Spending per student
$13,262
Teachers (FTE)
312
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Amherst Middle School

How is Amherst Middle School rated?

Amherst Middle School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Amherst County Public Schools is rated C+ overall.

What grades does Amherst Middle School serve?

Amherst Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Amherst Middle School?

371 students attend Amherst Middle School, down from 399 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.

Which homes are assigned to Amherst Middle School?

TopHap matches 6,032 residential properties to Amherst Middle School in and around Amherst. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Amherst Middle School in?

Amherst Middle School is part of Amherst County Public Schools, which reports 9 schools, 3,900 students and $13,262 of spending per student.