Is Amherst School a good school?

Amherst School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Texas alternative schools.

How many students attend Amherst School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Amherst School.

What is the racial makeup of Amherst School?

Students at Amherst School are 88% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Amherst School

Summary:

Amherst School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Amherst Independent School District, with a student population of 120 that is predominantly Hispanic (87.5%).

Amherst School has several notable strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates (87.5% to 100%) and a 0% dropout rate over the past five years, both of which are significantly better than state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.1 to 7.0 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, Amherst School's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is mixed, with the school performing better than the district and state averages in some areas but struggling in many other subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics and science. When compared to the nearby Anton School and Whitharral School, Amherst School generally performs worse on STAAR assessments, with lower proficiency rates in most subject areas and grade levels.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Amherst School, ranging from 85.71% to 90.62% over the past three years, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's lower academic performance, raises concerns about educational equity and the need to address the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students. While the low student-teacher ratio at Amherst School may be a strength, it does not seem to be translating into consistently strong academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and support services, may need to be examined.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312

(806) 246-3221

District: Amherst Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4663^rd of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,117

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.5%

White:

7.5%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amherst School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.56. (See more...)

Compare Details Amherst School ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Amherst School ranks worse than 60% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.28. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Amherst School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.5%), White (7.5%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amherst School is 6.1. (See more...)

Compare Amherst School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amherst School is $16,117.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Amherst School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst School 2342^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Amherst School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst School 1193^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Amherst School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amherst School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	32.78	2770^th	3465	20.1%
2005	20.75	3152^nd	3475	9.3%
2006	34.88	2684^th	3476	22.8%
2007	40.33	2671^st	3724	28.3%
2008	36.92	2813^th	3768	25.3%
2009	14.85	3668^th	3884	5.6%
2010	4.63	3898^th	3937	1.0%
2011	14.21	3886^th	4095	5.1%
2012	21.64	3793^rd	4206	9.8%
2013	23.26	3680^th	4221	12.8%
2014	22.67	3714^th	4260	12.8%
2015	18.92	3817^th	4320	11.6%
2016	34.22	3094^th	4286	27.8%
2017	23.51	3571^st	4329	17.5%
2018	11.32	4209^th	4359	3.4%
2019	13.24	4227^th	4479	5.6%
2021	13.89	4288^th	4578	6.3%
2022	11.25	4362^nd	4581	4.8%
2023	6.81	4557^th	4647	1.9%
2024	3.56	4663^rd	4675	0.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.42	3166^th	3226	1.9%
2019	25.85	2866^th	3333	14.0%
2021	26.28	2894^th	3446	16.0%
2022	18.19	3262^nd	3487	6.5%
2023	7.11	3534^th	3556	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.38	4091^st	4264	4.1%
2019	22.85	3849^th	4309	10.7%
2021	16.16	4233^rd	4451	4.9%
2022	12.86	4319^th	4477	3.5%
2023	5.49	4499^th	4521	0.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.61	4114^th	4306	4.5%
2022	4.94	4544^th	4561	0.4%
2023	7.86	4515^th	4588	1.6%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.26	4173^rd	4240	1.6%
2019	34.78	3057^th	4295	28.8%
2021	28.15	3506^th	4331	19.0%
2022	19.11	4106^th	4461	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.72	4149^th	4319	3.9%
2019	16.08	4034^th	4357	7.4%
2021	13.13	4287^th	4498	4.7%
2022	22.67	3833^rd	4563	16.0%
2023	14.11	4277^th	4585	6.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.78	4008^th	4168	3.8%
2019	16.45	3958^th	4188	5.5%
2021	13.80	4196^th	4329	3.1%
2022	8.64	4325^th	4376	1.2%
2023	4.35	4385^th	4401	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	56.06	760^th	1573	51.7%
2005	38.36	1118^th	1582	29.3%
2006	23.56	1342^nd	1585	15.3%
2007	20.36	1494^th	1684	11.3%
2008	31.47	1406^th	1718	18.2%
2009	43.58	1194^th	1763	32.3%
2010	43.85	1249^th	1803	30.7%
2011	22.98	1713^th	1895	9.6%
2012	21.64	1677^th	1951	14.0%
2013	35.47	1428^th	1973	27.6%
2014	64.46	665^th	1987	66.5%
2015	17.44	1821^st	2043	10.9%
2016	8.93	1895^th	1987	4.6%
2017	16.63	1839^th	2027	9.3%
2018	31.13	1494^th	2080	28.2%
2019	23.96	1785^th	2193	18.6%
2021	19.54	1900^th	2252	15.6%
2022	23.20	1848^th	2254	18.0%
2023	12.20	2162^nd	2330	7.2%
2024	4.46	2342^nd	2361	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.63	742^nd	1592	53.4%
2022	31.77	1204^th	1643	26.7%
2023	26.35	1396^th	1720	18.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.70	1518^th	2039	25.6%
2019	19.97	1876^th	2073	9.5%
2021	27.51	1721^st	2172	20.8%
2022	36.29	1479^th	2220	33.4%
2023	17.61	2047^th	2251	9.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.26	1948^th	2008	3.0%
2019	19.48	1808^th	2047	11.7%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.74	1994^th	2008	0.7%
2019	8.70	2040^th	2058	0.9%
2021	44.05	1073^rd	2118	49.3%
2022	31.28	1637^th	2182	25.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.49	1059^th	2030	47.8%
2019	11.56	1985^th	2069	4.1%
2021	22.61	1769^th	2168	18.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.52	1156^th	1895	39.0%
2019	31.76	1427^th	1935	26.3%
2021	24.34	1693^rd	2043	17.1%
2022	24.72	1726^th	2077	16.9%
2023	12.44	2011^th	2116	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	47.86	942^nd	1427	34.0%
2005	45.07	972^nd	1429	32.0%
2006	17.85	1283^rd	1430	10.3%
2007	13.67	1375^th	1497	8.1%
2008	19.30	1353^rd	1510	10.4%
2009	16.76	1406^th	1539	8.6%
2010	28.45	1366^th	1568	12.9%
2011	37.22	1348^th	1672	19.4%
2012	54.12	713^th	1603	55.5%
2013	44.39	1035^th	1652	37.3%
2014	38.30	1200^th	1734	30.8%
2015	32.43	1326^th	1743	23.9%
2016	33.99	1298^th	1762	26.3%
2017	22.37	1404^th	1777	21.0%
2018	34.87	1168^th	1797	35.0%
2019	14.96	1597^th	1857	14.0%
2021	39.37	1139^th	1861	38.8%
2022	23.20	1481^st	1876	21.1%
2023	19.15	1609^th	1961	18.0%
2024	39.28	1193^rd	1987	40.0%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.64	1017^th	1278	20.4%
2023	25.83	1017^th	1371	25.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.89	1200^th	1794	33.1%
2019	19.31	1586^th	1818	12.8%
2021	39.32	1119^th	1848	39.4%
2022	22.27	1505^th	1847	18.5%
2023	20.20	1574^th	1897	17.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.33	9^th	1781	99.5%
2019	2.63	1747^th	1798	2.8%
2021	61.17	617^th	1815	66.0%
2022	8.03	1701^st	1841	7.6%
2023	19.73	1546^th	1891	18.2%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.46	1326^th	1784	25.7%
2019	12.32	1719^th	1810	5.0%
2021	23.63	1489^th	1829	18.6%
2022	16.61	1666^th	1837	9.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.05	1336^th	1803	25.9%
2019	29.89	1308^th	1824	28.3%
2021	20.66	1484^th	1840	19.3%
2022	16.24	1578^th	1853	14.8%
2023	3.54	1858^th	1913	2.9%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Amherst School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.12	1029^th	1691	39.1%
2019	19.06	1489^th	1714	13.1%
2021	43.56	937^th	1743	46.2%
2022	27.63	1302^nd	1762	26.1%
2023	12.58	1602^nd	1820	12.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Amherst School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	45	17	1	24	n/a	n/a	n/a	87
1989	109	32	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	230
1990	105	30	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	219
1991	99	29	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	222
1992	104	33	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	232
1993	101	34	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	222
1994	103	35	0	81	0	n/a	n/a	219
1995	96	34	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	202
1996	96	34	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	202
1997	93	29	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	206
1998	89	33	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	190
1999	95	31	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	203
2000	78	24	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	179
2001	63	29	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	170
2002	56	25	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	176
2003	56	25	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	176
2004	57	23	0	113	0	n/a	n/a	193
2005	49	18	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	193
2006	48	16	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	186
2007	42	14	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	187
2008	29	7	0	112	0	n/a	n/a	148
2009	32	9	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	156
2010	37	10	0	128	0	n/a	n/a	175
2011	32	11	0	130	0	0	0	173
2012	25	9	0	111	0	0	1	146
2013	24	10	0	127	0	0	0	161
2014	16	7	0	127	0	0	0	150
2015	19	7	0	134	0	0	0	160
2016	13	8	0	130	0	0	1	152
2017	12	6	0	142	0	0	1	161
2018	12	8	0	145	0	0	0	165
2019	9	6	0	126	0	0	1	142
2020	6	5	0	118	0	0	2	131
2021	9	4	0	118	0	0	2	133
2022	8	7	0	111	0	0	2	128
2023	9	4	0	105	0	0	2	120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amherst School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	87	11.0	7.9	n/a
1989	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	219	21.0	10.4	n/a
1991	222	21.1	10.5	n/a
1992	232	22.7	10.2	55.2
1993	222	24.0	9.3	59.9
1994	219	22.2	9.9	49.3
1995	202	23.0	8.8	46
1996	202	23.0	8.8	46
1997	206	21.5	9.6	48.1
1998	190	20.1	9.5	50
1999	203	20.0	10.2	58.1
2000	179	18.1	9.9	59.2
2001	170	18.1	9.4	64.1
2002	176	19.1	9.2	72.7
2003	176	19.1	9.2	72.7
2004	193	18.2	10.6	68.9
2005	193	18.2	10.6	69.4
2006	186	21.2	8.8	72.6
2007	187	19.0	9.8	78.1
2008	148	19.0	7.8	0
2009	156	19.0	8.2	0
2010	175	20.0	8.7	0
2011	173	19.2	9.0	0
2012	146	19.4	7.5	0
2013	161	19.7	8.1	80.1
2014	150	18.9	7.9	85.3
2015	160	19.0	8.4	81.9
2016	152	19.0	8.0	84.2
2017	161	20.0	8.0	87
2018	165	19.8	8.2	80
2019	142	19.0	7.4	81.7
2020	131	19.0	6.8	87
2021	133	19.0	7.0	85.7
2022	128	19.4	6.5	90.6
2023	120	19.4	6.1	86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amherst School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	87	11.0	7.9	n/a
1989	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	219	21.0	10.4	n/a
1991	222	21.1	10.5	n/a
1992	232	22.7	10.2	55.2
1993	222	24.0	9.3	59.9
1994	219	22.2	9.9	49.3
1995	202	23.0	8.8	46
1996	202	23.0	8.8	46
1997	206	21.5	9.6	48.1
1998	190	20.1	9.5	50
1999	203	20.0	10.2	58.1
2000	179	18.1	9.9	59.2
2001	170	18.1	9.4	64.1
2002	176	19.1	9.2	72.7
2003	176	19.1	9.2	72.7
2004	193	18.2	10.6	68.9
2005	193	18.2	10.6	69.4
2006	186	21.2	8.8	72.6
2007	187	19.0	9.8	78.1
2008	148	19.0	7.8	0
2009	156	19.0	8.2	0
2010	175	20.0	8.7	0
2011	173	19.2	9.0	0
2012	146	19.4	7.5	0
2013	161	19.7	8.1	80.1
2014	150	18.9	7.9	85.3
2015	160	19.0	8.4	81.9
2016	152	19.0	8.0	84.2
2017	161	20.0	8.0	87
2018	165	19.8	8.2	80
2019	142	19.0	7.4	81.7
2020	131	19.0	6.8	87
2021	133	19.0	7.0	85.7
2022	128	19.4	6.5	90.6
2023	120	19.4	6.1	86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amherst School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$789 (5.7%)	$13,017 (94.3%)	$13,805
2020	$1,212 (7.9%)	$14,210 (92.1%)	$15,422
2021	$944 (5.9%)	$15,173 (94.1%)	$16,117

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amherst School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4227^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4557^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.7%
Ranks 1785^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 2162^nd of 2330 Middle schools	11.4%
Ranks 1597^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1609^th of 1961 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Amherst School)	25	13	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	25	13	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	25	0	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	25	0	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Amherst School)	50	13	37%
4th Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	50	13	37%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	13	0	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	13	0	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Amherst School)	14	33	19%
5th Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	14	33	19%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	14	17	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	14	17	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Amherst School)	0	17	17%
5th Grade Science (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	0	17	17%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Amherst School)	0	0
6th Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	0	0
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	22	0	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	22	0	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Amherst School)	44	44
7th Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	44	44
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	56	0	56%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	56	0	56%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Amherst School)	10	50	40%
8th Grade Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	10	50	40%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amherst School)	10	0	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	10	0	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Amherst School)	10	0	10%
8th Grade Science (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	10	0	10%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Amherst School)	10	0	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	10	0	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Amherst School)	36	0	36%
End of Course Algebra I (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	36	0	36%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Amherst School)	14	0	14%
End of Course Biology (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	14	0	14%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Amherst School)	44	83	39%
End of Course English I Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	44	83	39%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Amherst School)	11	33	22%
End of Course English II Reading (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	11	33	22%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Amherst School)	38	44	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Amherst Independent School District (Isd))	38	44	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	142	120	15.5%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	126	105	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	9
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.7%	86.7%	5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	100 N Main	Amherst	79312	Lamb County	Amherst Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 246-3221	120	19	6.1	86.7%	9 (7.5%)	4 (3.3%)	105 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)	0.0	33.3	60.0	100.0	28.6	12.5	12.5	0.0	0.0	10.0	25.0	12.5	12.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$16,117	$944	$15,173
Anton School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	100 E Ellwood Blvd	Anton	79313	Hockley County	Anton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 997-5211	170	20	8.7	80.6%	36 (21.2%)	9 (5.3%)	119 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)	14.3	23.5	46.2	61.1	56.3	25.0	20.0	33.3	33.3	38.5	23.5	12.5	0.0	11.1	11.1	23.1	23.5	0.0	11.8	11.8	$13,506	$2,207	$11,299
Whitharral School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 2nd St	Whitharral	79380	Hockley County	Whitharral Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 299-1135	234	20	11.5	46.2%	141 (60.3%)	2 (0.9%)	84 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)								(n/a)	43.8	87.5	75.0	92.9	73.3	72.7	58.8	69.2	77.8	64.7	84.6	54.6	52.9	61.5	33.3	52.9	53.9	38.5	69.2	15.4	$12,530	$1,177	$11,353

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