Walter G. Nord Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, Ohio 44001 · Amherst Exempted Village
#388 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#5885 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter G. Nord Middle School
Walter G. Nord Middle School is a public elementary located in Amherst, in the Amherst Exempted Village school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 4–5. In 2025 it enrolled 556 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 388th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 556.
There are 4 schools in Amherst; Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
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 Walter G. Nord Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter G. Nord Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marion L Steele High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,014 students · 272 m away
Amherst Junior High School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students · 1.6 km away
Powers Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,104 students · 1.8 km away
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 3.5 km away
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 3.9 km away
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 5.1 km away
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students · 5.3 km away
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students · 5.3 km away
Lorain High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,773 students · 5.3 km away
New Beginnings
Lorain · Public high · Grades 10–12
125 students · 5.3 km away
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Beverly Elementary School
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Windermere Elementary School
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Worthington Estates Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter G. Nord Middle School a good school?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #388 of 1,713 in Ohio. 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 Walter G. Nord Middle School rank in Ohio?
Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks #388 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #5885 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Walter G. Nord Middle School had 556 students in 2025.
Is Walter G. Nord Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter G. Nord Middle School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 4–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter G. Nord Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter G. Nord Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.