Amherst Regional Middle School

www.arps.org/arms

372 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS), located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 7 and 8 within the Amherst Regional Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to an inclusive and student-centered educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, ARMS encourages students to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum while preparing them for the transition to the high school level.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community and equity, aiming to support the varied needs of its diverse student body. The school’s programming often integrates project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities designed to build critical thinking and civic engagement. As part of a district that values progressive educational practices, ARMS strives to create a welcoming culture where students are empowered to develop their identities and contribute positively to their school community.

372

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	59
Black	26
Asian	41
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
219 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
59 (16.1 %)
Asian
41 (11.2 %)
Black
26 (7.1 %)
Two or More
21 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Amherst-Pelham
Phone:	(413)362-1800
Website:	http://www.arps.org/arms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 185