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Best Schools in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
South Amherst, Amherst, MA has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,478 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in South Amherst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top high schools in South 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
2. Hopkins Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top middle schools in South 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 South Amherst, Amherst, MA
The top elementary schools in South Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crocker Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
2. Hadley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
3. Fort River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students
4. Amherst Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Amherst, Amherst, MA has a total population of 5,261 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South 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
14.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Amherst, Amherst, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Amherst, Amherst, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
How many schools are in South Amherst, Amherst, MA?
South Amherst, Amherst, MA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,478 students in total.
How do schools in South Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Amherst score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in South Amherst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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