Amherst County Public Schools District
- 153 WASHINGTON ST
- AMHERST, VA 24521
- (434) 946-9387
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73.9% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,059 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.9 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,771 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 299 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,771 | 15.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 165 |
| Kindergarten Students | 298 |
| 1st Grade Students | 295 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 328 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 321 |
| 4th Grade Students | 324 |
| 5th Grade Students | 374 |
| 6th Grade Students | 333 |
| 7th Grade Students | 350 |
| 8th Grade Students | 374 |
| 9th Grade Students | 403 |
| 10th Grade Students | 382 |
| 11th Grade Students | 353 |
| 12th Grade Students | 334 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 39 |
| Hispanic | 93 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,207 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,214 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,432 |
| Female | 2,167 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 299 | 15.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 120 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 155 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 77 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 52 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 28 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | 15 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 15 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 360 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| School Administrators | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
| Student Support Services | 15 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 263 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $48,234,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,104,000 | 33.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $13,546,000 | 28.1% |
| Other School Systems | $1,202,000 | 2.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $19,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,330,000 | 2.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $28,117,000 | 58.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,639,000 | 44.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,018,000 | 4.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,974,000 | 4.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,376,000 | 2.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $11,000 | 0.02% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $134,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $390,000 | 0.8% |
| School Lunch Programs | $25,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $513,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $37,000 | 0.08% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,013,000 | 8.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,226,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $919,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $204,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $24,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $90,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $901,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Other | $637,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $43,156,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $28,047,000 | 65.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,294,000 | 30.8% |
| Student Support | $2,381,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,859,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $668,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,856,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,487,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,522,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Support Services | $521,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,815,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $1,815,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 73.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 300 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 68 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 30 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Amherst County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 4,771
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 299
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AMELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 469 | 16.5 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| AMHERST COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
139 Lancer Ln
Amherst, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,472 | 17.2 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 333 | 14.5 |  Review This School |
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| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA Public | 6-8 | 416 | 13.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 335 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| ELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 267 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| MADISON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
287 Learning Ln
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 501 | 16.7 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MONELISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA Public | 6-8 | 641 | 15.3 | 3 out of 5 14 Reviews |
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| PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA Public | PK-5 | 99 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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| TEMPERANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 101 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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