Summary:
The Amherst Exempted Village school district in Ohio is home to a single middle school, Amherst Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 867 students. This standout institution consistently ranks in the top 25% of Ohio middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Amherst Junior High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students scoring significantly higher than state averages on various subject tests. The school's exceptional performance in Algebra I and Geometry is especially impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better on the end-of-course exams in the last two school years. Additionally, the school boasts a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic and African American students.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8% is higher than the state average, it serves a moderate level of economically diverse students, with 30.68% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.8 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 for middle schools, but its consistent high rankings and exceptional performance in advanced math subjects make it a standout institution in the Amherst Exempted Village school district.
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