Amherst Junior High School

In my experience, the school needs upgrading in a few areas ... more focus on academics, higher quality homework assignments, better / more frequent teacher - parent communications, more frequent bathroom breaks for kids, and pickup / drop off create new system which are currently a confused mess, unsafe with little kids running through the parking lot and cars packed-in / backing up, its an accident waiting to happen. The people are generally friendly, mixed working class. The staff does seem overwhelmed, and somewhat inexperienced at managing the growing population of students in the community. So far, I'd rate Powers 3+ needs a quality upgrade, but adequate.

My experience at this school is very good and the teachers are very nice.

Amazing school with a family centered atmosphere! They have a zero tolerance policy for bullying! The teachers care for each student and work with them as individuals! They have recently become STEM designated through ODE and their preschool is a 5-star SUTQ program!