Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Jackson Local
Amherst Elementary School is located in Massillon, OH and is one of 4 elementary schools in Jackson Local School District. It is a public school that serves 513 students in grades PK-5.
Amherst Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Amherst Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Amherst Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amherst Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Amherst Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Amherst Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Amherst Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Amherst Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| Whittier Elementary School 1.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Smith Elementary School 2.1 miles | ![]() |
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| St Mary Elementary School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Sauder Elementary School 2.5 miles | ![]() |
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| Massillon Digital Academy, Inc 2.9 miles | n/a |
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IT'S A GREAT SCHOOL TO BE IN. MY KIDS ARE VERY HAPPY THERE. THEIR LANGUAGE SKILLS HAVE IMPROVED ALOT SINCE WE MOVED HERE. THE TEACHERS THERE ARE VERY HELPFUL. THEY ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO DO THEIR BEST IN EVERYTHING!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 513
45%
55%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Amherst Elementary School had 33% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 42% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
91%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1%
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Jackson Local District Spending
$8,427Per Pupil
The Jackson Local spends $8,427 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jackson Local District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Amherst Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Jackson Local School DistrictTest Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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107
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106
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91
Performance Index Results (2007)
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105
Performance Index Results (2008)
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107
Performance Index Results (2009)
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Performance Index Results (2010)
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Performance Index Results (2011)
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TestRating
8 out of 10
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