SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in AMHERST, NY with about 732 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 4150 Maple Road in Amherst, New York, is a key component of the Sweet Home Central School District. Serving students in the suburban Buffalo area, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in a diverse and evolving world.
As part of the larger Sweet Home school community, the middle school focuses on collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to maintain high academic standards. The institution utilizes its official district website to keep families informed about school policies, academic calendars, and community events. By providing a structured yet challenging atmosphere, SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and community responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future educational endeavors at the secondary level.
For more information, contact SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL at (716) 250-1450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMHERST, NY 14226-1087
(716) 250-1450
http://www.sweethomeschools.org
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AMHERST, NY with about 732 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 732
- Teachers:
- 69.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 732 students
- White
- 64.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.