Amherst Public Schools


Summary:

The Amherst Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School. Amherst Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools and maintained a 4-star rating, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, Amherst High School's performance has been more variable, with a significant drop in its statewide ranking for the 2023-2024 school year, despite still performing well above the state average in some subject areas.

Both schools face challenges with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest a student population with lower socioeconomic status, which can present additional challenges for academic achievement. The district may need to consider targeted interventions and support programs to address these issues and maintain consistent high performance across all grade levels.

Overall, the Amherst Public Schools district has a strong performing elementary school, but the high school's performance has been more variable. Addressing attendance issues and supporting students from lower-income backgrounds could be areas of focus for the district to improve academic outcomes across all schools.

District Detail

 100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812-0008

 (308) 826-3131

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 182 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 380

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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