Amherst Regional Middle School vs Fort River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 7–8
366 students
Fort River Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
| Measure | Amherst Regional Middle School Amherst, Massachusetts | Fort River Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 300 | #401 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3815 of 15,369 | #12572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.8 vs 68.2).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.4).
- •Fort River Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 366.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Regional Middle School better than Fort River Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Regional Middle School and Fort River Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Regional Middle School: 366. Fort River Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Regional Middle School and Fort River Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Amherst Regional Middle School is 126th of 300 and Fort River Elementary is 401st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).