Amherst School

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Amherst School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
100 Main St,  Amherst, TX
3.4
4.0
128 Students

School Details

Head of School
Mr Joel Rodgers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.69

Niche Grade

C
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Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
20
English
17
Reading
19
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
131:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.4%
Female
38.6%
Hispanic
88.1%
White
6.9%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Plains College 9 Students
Texas Tech University 4 Students
Abilene Christian University 3 Students
Amarillo College 3 Students
Baylor University 2 Students
Colorado State University 2 Students
St. Edward's University 2 Students
San Antonio College 2 Students
Lubbock Christian University 2 Students
Southwestern University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 2 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Banking and Finance 2 Students
Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping 2 Students
Biology 1 Students
Automotive Mechanics 1 Students
Automotive Engineering Technician 1 Students
Computer Engineering Technician 1 Students
Actuarial Science 1 Students
Agricultural Mechanics and Machinery 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
5/18/2015
I understood that they meant good with their policies but there have been times where I found it that they took them too far.
4.0 Niche User
5/18/2015
I had a few surprises since my high school was a very small one. But i believe that i was best prepared for it with the resources that were provided for me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 parent
11/25/2007

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Amherst School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 100 Main St in Amherst, TX. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 128 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Amherst School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69. The average ACT score is 19. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst School.

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