SOUTH AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Amherst Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Firelands Local school district, located in South Amherst, OH with about 413 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 28 teachers, South Amherst Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

South Amherst Middle School is a public school located in South Amherst, Ohio, and serves as a key component of the Firelands Local School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. The school environment is designed to foster community engagement and encourage students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success within the broader Firelands educational framework.

As part of the Firelands Schools community, South Amherst Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum supported by the district's commitment to excellence in education. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families to stay connected with school programs, extracurricular activities, and academic standards. The school serves the local South Amherst area by maintaining a supportive atmosphere that aligns with the district's mission to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact South Amherst Middle School at (440) 986-7021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

152 W Main St
South Amherst, OH 44001-2924
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SOUTH AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Amherst, OH with about 413 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Firelands Local
Total Students:
413
Teachers:
28.26
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 413 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.