Amherst Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, New York 14226 · Amherst Central School District
#131 of 785 middle schools in New York
#1733 of 15,369 nationally
About Amherst Middle School
Amherst Middle School is a public middle located in Amherst, in the Amherst Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 646 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 131st of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 646.
There are 9 schools in Amherst; Amherst Middle School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Amherst Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Amherst Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Amherst Central High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students · 746 m away
Highgate Heights
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students · 1.5 km away
Cleveland Hill High School
Cheektowaga · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students · 1.8 km away
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
Cheektowaga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 1.8 km away
Cleveland Hill Middle School
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students · 1.8 km away
Smallwood Drive School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students · 1.9 km away
Windermere Blvd School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students · 2.4 km away
Westminster Community Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
342 students · 2.5 km away
Charter School of Inquiry
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
276 students · 2.6 km away
Forest Elementary School
Williamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
515 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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646 students
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647 students
Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Nyack Middle School
Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Heim Middle School
Williamsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
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Woodmere Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Middle School a good school?
Amherst Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #131 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Amherst Middle School rank in New York?
Amherst Middle School ranks #131 of 785 middle schools in New York and #1733 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School had 646 students in 2025.
Is Amherst Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Amherst Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Amherst Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Amherst Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.