Overview of Amherst Middle: Amherst Middle is a public school situated in Amherst, VA, which is in a fringe rural environment. The learner population of Amherst Middle is 372, and the school serves 6-8. At Amherst Middle, 85% of learners scored above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading. The school’s minority learner population is 25%. The learner-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than that of the district. The learner population is made up of 47% female learners and 53% male learners. The school serves 49% economically disadvantaged learners. There are 29 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.

Test Scores at Amherst Middle: At Amherst Middle, 85% of learners scored above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading.