Serving 989 students in grades 5-6, Anderson Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Anderson Intermediate School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Intermediate School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Intermediate School's ranking?
Anderson Intermediate School is ranked #1558 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Anderson Intermediate School?
989 students attend Anderson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anderson Intermediate School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Intermediate School?
Anderson Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson Intermediate School offer ?
Anderson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Anderson Intermediate School part of?
Anderson Intermediate School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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