Amherst School District

170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#179 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Amherst  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amherst  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amherst  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Amherst  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Amherst  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Amherst  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,604
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Amherst  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,776
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Amherst  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Amherst School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
71 Strong Street
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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