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Amherst School

Amherst ISD · Lamb County · 101 N MAIN ST, Amherst, TX 79312

(806)246-3221

1/10
#573
Rank 573 out of 592
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #559 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #580 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #531 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

Amherst School serves a tight-knit rural community in the Texas Panhandle, where small-town life means every student is known by name and the school sits at the heart of daily life in Lamb County. Families rooted in this agricultural region tend to value the close community bonds that come with a small district, even as academics present some real challenges across the board. For families who prioritize that small-school feel and are prepared to supplement their child's education, Amherst offers the kind of personal attention that larger districts simply can't replicate.

Student Demographics

65 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
53 (82%)
White
8 (12%)
Other
4 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (54%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged59 (91%)
Students with Disabilities10 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

113
Enrollment
20.4
Teachers (FTE)
5.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)