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Avon Middle School vs. Amherst Junior High School

Should you attend Avon Middle School or Amherst Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Avon Middle School
3445 Long Rd
Avon, OH 44011
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Amherst Junior High School
548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Avon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,070 students in grades 6-8, Avon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,070 students
856 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amherst Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amherst Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amherst Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avon Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#339 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
#1049 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amherst Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in OH)
68%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avon Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avon Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avon Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Amherst Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
345
282
Grade 7 Students
354
320
Grade 8 Students
371
254

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avon Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amherst Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avon Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amherst Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avon Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amherst Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avon Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amherst Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avon Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amherst Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avon Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amherst Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avon Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amherst Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avon Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amherst Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amherst Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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