Amherst Middle School

Amherst Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
165 Gordons Fairgrounds Rd,  Amherst, VA
Amherst County Public Schools
3.2
3.0
356 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Christie L. Cundiff
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
409:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
72.3%
Black
14.1%
Two or more races
7.5%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 7 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
2/10/2015
This year Amherst County High school received a new principal who is trying to be an enforcer of policies. He is also very involved with the student body and can be helpful if students allow him. The assistant principals have stepped back this year, but still are doing their jobs.
3.0 NicheUser
2/10/2015
There are only a select few clubs available to students. The most prominent organizations are the theater department and the choral program. These organizations receive little funding from the county and mostly rely on the students, parents, and patrons.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/15/2021
Not good school for kids bad jk it’s not the best
5.0 teacher
10/7/2013
Amherst Middle School can be described as unique. Teachers not only invest their time and energy into the students' education, but they also care about individual lives. Students often return to visit once they have moved to the high school and remark how much they miss their middle school teachers....

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Amherst Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Amherst, VA and is served by the Amherst County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Amherst Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst County High School, Central Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School, 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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