Amherst Middle

Tomorrow River School District
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
277 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
277
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tomorrow River School District
Phone: (715)824-5524
Website: http://www.amherst.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 5 62
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tomorrow River Community Middle (TRCMS)
Tomorrow River School District
Charter School 72 Students
10186 County Road MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407 (6.0 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th