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Amherst Middle School

14 Cross Rd., Amherst, NH 03031Amherst School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
639
Students
Total enrolled
$23,298
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 62% vs nat'l
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 639 students in grades 05–08 in Amherst, New Hampshire.
62% above average funding
District spends $23,298 per pupil, 62% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Amherst Middle School is a large middle in Amherst, New Hampshire, serving grades 05–08 with 639 students. The district invests $23,298 per student — 62% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 6% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Amherst Middle School

639
Total Students
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
6%
Free Lunch
62
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution330 male · 309 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility6%
National avg 52% · 39 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian3%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330147000007

Academic Outcomes at Amherst Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03031

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,298Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,298
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,251
Student Support$4,427
Administration$2,796
Operations$3,495
Other$2,330
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,298 spent per student, an estimated $10,321 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
76%
State government
18.3%
Local (property tax)
76.2%
Federal programs
5.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,298/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 6% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyHillsborough County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAmherst School District →
Phone: (603)673-8944
NCES ID: 330147000007
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Amherst seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Amherst School District
Elem
Clark-Wilkins School
708 students · PK–04
● 51 opp4% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
14 Cross Rd., Amherst, NH 03031
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.