AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.amherstschools.org

623 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Amherst Middle School, located at 55 Kings Highway in Amherst, New York, is a key component of the Amherst Central School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the high school experience. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing not only on core academic subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies but also on the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Amherst Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a strong connection with the local Amherst community and prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.amherstschools.org](http://www.amherstschools.org).

623

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	32
Black	82
Asian	62
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

White
401 (64.4 %)
Black
82 (13.2 %)
Asian
62 (10.0 %)
Two or More
43 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)362-7100
Website:	http://www.amherstschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 220

Ungraded 7