AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Amherst Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Tomorrow River School District school district, located in Amherst, WI with about 335 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Amherst Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 in Amherst, Wisconsin, is a core component of the Tomorrow River School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically engaging environment that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their personal interests and develop social-emotional skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Amherst, maintaining a close partnership with local families to promote student success. By leveraging the resources of the Tomorrow River School District, Amherst Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and civic engagement. For further details regarding specific programs, staff contact information, or academic calendars, families and community members can visit their official website at http://www.amherst.k12.wi.us.

For more information, contact Amherst Middle at (715) 824-5524 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406-9102
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AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Amherst, WI with about 335 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
335
Teachers:
24.92
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 335 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

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.