At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
591
Amherst Regional Middle School: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Amherst. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Amherst-Pelham. NCES reports 366 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Amherst Regional Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black11.2%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amherst-Pelham
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Amherst Regional Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Elementary Elementary · Amherst | KG–06 | 314 | 0.3 mi |
| Amherst Regional High High · Amherst-Pelham | 09–12 | 816 | 0.3 mi |
| Fort River Elementary Elementary · Amherst | KG–06 | 371 | 0.8 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Northampton | 06–08 | 577 | 8.9 mi |
| Chestnut Hill Community School Middle · Belchertown | 04–06 | 494 | 9.5 mi |
| Jabish Middle School Middle · Belchertown | 07–08 | 343 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Regional Middle School
What grades does Amherst Regional Middle School serve?
Amherst Regional Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Amherst-Pelham.
How many students attend Amherst Regional Middle School?
Amherst Regional Middle School reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 411 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amherst Regional Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 366 students and 39.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Amherst Regional Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amherst Regional Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amherst-Pelham attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Amherst Regional Middle School in?
Amherst Regional Middle School is part of Amherst-Pelham, based in Amherst, MA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amherst Regional Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wildwood Elementary (0.3 mi), Amherst Regional High (0.3 mi), Fort River Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.