Top Rankings
Amherst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in Amherst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Amherst School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
983 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Amherst School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
118 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
25%
# Black Students
104 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
444 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
45%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
114
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,776 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,604
$23,845
Spending / Student
$33,776
$24,602
Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst School District?
Amherst School District manages 3 public schools serving 983 students.
What is the rank of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District is ranked #185 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst School District?
45% of Amherst School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst School District?
Amherst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Amherst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,776 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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