What grades does Amherst Middle School serve?

Amherst Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Amherst area.

Where is Amherst Middle School located?

Amherst Middle School is a rural school in Amherst, NH.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School is 11.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Amherst, NH?

Schools in Amherst include Amherst Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Amherst area.

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Amherst Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

644

Student:Teacher

11.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Amherst School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

6.1%

Phone

(603)673-8944

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

57%

60th percentile in NH

Math Proficiency

43%

64th percentile in NH

Chronic Absenteeism

4.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

595

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

57.5

98% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

1.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,382

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,887

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,547

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 2%State 19%Local 79%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$506,252

+2.6% 1yr+46.3% 5yr

Manchester, NH metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Uninsured residents

7.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

230

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

218

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

34%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

63 (29%)

Other Health Impairment

46 (21%)

Autism

38 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

32 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

635

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—