B
Good
76/100

Amherst Regional Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 56% · Math 47% proficient · 56th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
369
Students
enrolled
9.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%56/100reading 61st percentile, math 52nd percentile among Massachusetts middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+3 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−2 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts71st percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading +5 pts, math -10 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts14th percentile (list)
Asian70%50%reading -4 pts, math -29 pts20th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading -3 pts, math -19 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 170 Chestnut Street
City Amherst
ZIP Code 01002
District 2501920
NCES School ID 250192000043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01002

Understanding the community around Amherst Regional Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,265
Per Capita Income $42,280
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.5%
High School or Higher 97.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $435,200
Median Rent $1,476
Owner-Occupied 48.5%
Renter-Occupied 51.5%
View full data for ZIP 01002 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Amherst Regional Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.2%
Hispanic/Latino 16.8%
Asian 11.9%
Black 10.0%
Two or More Races 5.2%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 369
Teachers (FTE) 40.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Amherst Regional Middle School?
Amherst Regional Middle School has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Amherst Regional Middle School?
Amherst Regional Middle School has 369 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1.
What grades does Amherst Regional Middle School serve?
Amherst Regional Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Amherst Regional Middle School receive per student?
Amherst Regional Middle School receives $30,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Amherst Regional Middle School in 01002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$549,078
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,430
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
51.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026