Middle Schools in Amherst Central School District

Summary:

The Amherst Central School District in New York is home to a single middle school, Amherst Middle School, which has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This standout institution ranks in the top 12% of middle schools statewide and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.

Amherst Middle School's student proficiency rates on New York State Assessments consistently exceed the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 65% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the statewide average of 46.74%. The school's high spending per student, at $25,451, and low student-teacher ratio of 8.8 suggest that the district is investing significant resources to support the school's academic excellence.

Overall, Amherst Central School District is home to a remarkable middle school that is delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. Amherst Middle School stands out as a shining example of academic achievement, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in New York and providing a high-quality education to its students.

District Detail

55 Kings Hwy
Amherst, NY 14226-4330

(716) 362-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,957

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst Middle School	Public	6-8	55 Kings Hwy	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 362-7100	646	73	8.8	35.8%	385 (59.6%)	101 (15.6%)	38 (5.9%)	76 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.8%)	77.4	287^th of 1500 public middle schools	80.9%		84.5	184^th of 1504 public middle schools	87.8%	103	100.0	100.0	58.6	62.6	65.0	65.3	72.0	77.6	67.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.9	100.0	$25,462	$1,229	$24,233

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Williamsville Central School District	1.54 mi	13	127^th
Sweet Home Central School District	1.72 mi	6	597^th
Westminster Community Charter School	1.93 mi	1	796^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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