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Amherst Middle School vs. Sweet Home Middle School

Should you attend Amherst Middle School or Sweet Home Middle 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Amherst Middle School
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sweet Home Middle School
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Amherst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Amherst Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Sweet Home Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
646 students
800 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amherst 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 Sweet Home Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amherst Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sweet Home Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amherst 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 Sweet Home Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amherst Central School District and the state of New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sweet Home Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#767 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#2533 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amherst 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 Sweet Home Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Central School District and New York 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 Sweet Home Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Central School District and New York 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 Sweet Home Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amherst Central School District and New York 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 Sweet Home Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Amherst Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sweet Home Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
232
284
Grade 7 Students
191
265
Grade 8 Students
215
244
Ungraded Students
8
7
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sweet Home Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sweet Home Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sweet Home Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sweet Home Central School District and in New York, 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
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amherst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amherst Central School District and in New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sweet Home Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amherst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amherst Central School District and New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amherst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amherst Central School District and New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amherst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amherst Central School District and New York, 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 Sweet Home Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sweet Home Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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