Amherst Junior High School

Amherst Junior High School has earned a B+ overall Niche grade.

Students are challenged to excel at Amherst Junior High.

Amherst Junior High School hosts students grades sixth through eighth.

Students can participate in a variety of competitive athletic programs at Amherst Junior High.

Amherst Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

548 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH

Amherst Exempted Village School District

856 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Gibson

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Average GPA
3.82

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.82

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

424:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.6%

Female

47.4%

White

73.1%

Hispanic

16.7%

Two or more races

5.5%

Black

3.3%

Asian

1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 other

5/10/2013

The education you can receive here varies greatly. There are many good teachers, but there are also a many bad. The advanced program has become worse due to budget cuts and failing levies, but it is overall an above average school.

1.0 parent

11/3/2009

5.0 parent

9/18/2008

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Amherst Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Amherst, OH, in the Amherst neighborhood, and is served by the Amherst Exempted Village School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 856 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Amherst Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.82. The average home value in this area is $307,553. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marion L. Steele High School, St Joseph Elementary School, Powers Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst Junior High School.

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