Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amherst Junior High School's student population of 836 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amherst Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amherst Junior High School's ranking?
Amherst Junior High School is ranked #822 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Amherst Junior High School often compared to?
Amherst Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Middle School, South Amherst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Amherst Junior High School?
836 students attend Amherst Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Amherst Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Junior High School?
Amherst Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amherst Junior High School offer ?
Amherst Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amherst Junior High School part of?
Amherst Junior High School is part of Amherst Exempted Village School District.
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