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Amherst Regional Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002 · (413) 362-1800 · Part of Amherst-Pelham School District
Students
366
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Amherst Regional Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Connecticut’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 49.3%
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170 Chestnut Street, Amherst
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7182
Grade 8184
Enrollment over time
413’20
412’21
372’22
369’23
366’24
Down 11.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%Hispanic 19%Black 11%Asian 10%Two or more races 7%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.