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Best Schools in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
North Amherst, Amherst, MA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,935 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in North Amherst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top high schools in North Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top middle schools in North Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top elementary schools in North Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students
2. Wildwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Amherst, Amherst, MA has a total population of 4,887 with 53% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
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 North Amherst, Amherst, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Amherst, Amherst, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Amherst, Amherst, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Amherst, Amherst, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
How many schools are in North Amherst, Amherst, MA?
North Amherst, Amherst, MA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,935 students in total.
How do schools in North Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in North Amherst score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in North Amherst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Amherst?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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