- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amherst, NY
Amherst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360292004335
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Amherst Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360292004335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Amherst Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 360292004335 · Amherst, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 9.4:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst Central High School (865 students)
Amherst Middle School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Amherst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst Centra
Amherst Central High School
865 students
- Windermere Blv
Windermere Blvd School
738 students
- Smallwood Driv
Smallwood Drive School
708 students
- This school
Amherst Middle School
646 students
What this shows Amherst Middle School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Middle School compares
Amherst Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
African American 15.7%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Amherst Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Amherst Central School District reports $21,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere Blvd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smallwood Drive School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Middle School
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Middle School?
31.5% of students at Amherst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Middle School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amherst Middle School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Amherst Central School District?
Besides Amherst Middle School, Amherst Central School District also operates Amherst Central High School (865 students), Windermere Blvd School (738 students), and Smallwood Drive School (708 students). See the Amherst Central School District district page for the complete list.