Serving 275 students in grades 6-8, Anderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson Middle serves the northwest part of the school district in Anderson, MO, covering an area of approximately 91.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson Middle School's student population of 275 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anderson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Middle School's ranking?
Anderson Middle School is ranked #1706 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Anderson Middle School?
275 students attend Anderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Anderson Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson Middle School?
Anderson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anderson Middle School offer ?
Anderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson Middle School part of?
Anderson Middle School is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.
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