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Anderson Middle School

1646 W. Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
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Tel: (530) 378-7060
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Anderson Middle School serves 326 students in grades 6-8.
Anderson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anderson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Anderson Middle School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Anderson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Anderson Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2549 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
7%
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
57%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Cascade Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anderson Middle School's ranking?

Anderson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Anderson Middle School often compared to?

Anderson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mistletoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Anderson Middle School?

326 students attend Anderson Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Anderson Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Middle School?

Anderson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Anderson Middle School offer ?

Anderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Anderson Middle School part of?

Anderson Middle School is part of Cascade Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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