Amherst Middle School

ams.sau39.org

639 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Amherst Middle School, located on Cross Road in Amherst, New Hampshire, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of SAU 39, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social and emotional development, reflecting the district's commitment to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a diverse array of programs to engage its student body. By integrating extracurricular activities with a robust core curriculum, Amherst Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility among its students. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, and ongoing events, the district maintains an up-to-date online presence at http://www.sau39.org/ams.

639

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	584
Hispanic	20
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
584 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.1 %)
Asian
16 (2.5 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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 School District
Phone:	(603)673-8944
Website:	http://ams.sau39.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 5 138

Grade 6 151

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 180