Top Rankings
Amherst-Pelham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,210 students in Amherst-Pelham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Amherst-Pelham School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
1,210 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Amherst-Pelham School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
116 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
25%
# Black Students
93 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
675 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
56%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,836 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,579 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,836
$23,714
Spending / Student
$31,579
$24,468
Best Amherst-Pelham School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,210 students.
What is the rank of Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District is ranked #107 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst-Pelham School District?
56% of Amherst-Pelham School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst-Pelham School District?
Amherst-Pelham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Amherst-Pelham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,579 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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