Best Schools in Amherst, WI
Amherst, WI has a total of 11 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 5,702 students attend Amherst, WI schools. On average, schools in Amherst score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Amherst, WI
Amherst, WI has 3 high schools with 2,405 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amherst score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.
1. Waupaca High
SchoolGrade
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
2. Stevens Point Area Senior High
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1462 Students
3. Amherst High
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Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, WI
Amherst, WI has 4 middle schools with 1,689 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amherst score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst meet expectations.
1. Waupaca Middle
SchoolGrade
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 521 Students
2. Amherst Middle
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Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin Junior High
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 811 Students
4. Almond-bancroft Middle
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Almond-bancroft School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 80 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, WI
Amherst, WI has 4 elementary schools with 1,608 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amherst score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst don't meet expectations.
1. Amherst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 345 Students
2. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 615 Students
3. Almond-bancroft Elementary
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Almond-bancroft School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
4. Plover-whiting Elementary
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, WI has a total population of 2,909 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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