Amherst Middle School

Amherst Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
55 Kings Hwy,  Amherst, NY
Amherst Central School District
2.9
646 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Griesmer
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6%
State Average
20%
Math
10%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
64.4%
Black
13.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic
5.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
4.0 other
6/24/2020
It’s mostly a horrible system. The students are horrible. Most all the middle school students has been bullies. They are never caught since most teachers don’t see it. Some teachers are just rude. But some are actually decent. The faculty is difficult and really horrible to talk to. Especially the p...
2.0 parent
4/22/2014
The principal threatens certain students with suspension, he will also suspend them for no good reason. He is extremely rude and mean to the students. They never believe the student for anything and never let's the student talk. They always believe they adult. Overly strict about cell phones. The pr...
1.0 other
4/17/2014
Hate it..... Simple as that.. The teachers just hand out packets. How so they expect us to learn by that... Not the best school to go to.
1.0 parent
1/10/2014
My son attended this school and was bullied and the principal simply does not care. Did not offer any help whatsoever. A 3 year nightmare.

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Amherst Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Amherst, NY and is served by the Amherst Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 646 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Amherst Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $387,290. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Central High School, Cleveland Hill High School, Frederick Olmsted 56, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst Middle School.

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