Serving 867 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amherst Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amherst Junior High School's student population of 867 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amherst Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Junior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst Junior High School's ranking?
Amherst Junior High School is ranked #1102 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Amherst Junior High School often compared to?
Amherst Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Middle School, Firelands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Junior High School?
867 students attend Amherst Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Amherst Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Junior High School?
Amherst Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amherst Junior High School offer ?
Amherst Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amherst Junior High School part of?
Amherst Junior High School is part of Amherst Exempted Village School District.
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