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Amherst Public Schools
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  • AMHERST, MA
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Amherst Public Schools

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    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B
    4. College Prep
      grade unavailable
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade unavailable
    6. Administration
      grade A minus
    7. Sports
      grade unavailable
    8. Food
      grade unavailable
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade A

    Amherst Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in AMHERST, MA. It has 1,029 students in grades PK, K-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    51%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    48%

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,029
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    31.8%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $71,272
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.6%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $25,303 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      65%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      2%

    Living in the Area

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade D+
    Median Household Income
    $45,098
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $350,600
    National
    $244,900

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