AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amherst Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Amherst County Public Schools school district, located in Amherst, VA with about 358 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Amherst Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Amherst Middle School, located at 165 Gordons Fairground Rd in Amherst, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Amherst County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By fostering a balance of academic rigor and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions associated with high school and beyond.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for students, parents, and community members to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school news, and extracurricular information. Through its commitment to community engagement and student success, Amherst Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages both individual achievement and a strong sense of school spirit among its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Amherst Middle at (434) 946-0691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
http://ams.amherst.k12.va.us
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Amherst, VA with about 358 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Amherst County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 30.99
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.