Anson Middle School (Closed 2007)

Anson Middle School serves 504 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
504 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

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Hispanic
44%
14%

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Black
5%
7%

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White
48%
70%

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All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.58

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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Anson Middle School?
504 students attend Anson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anson Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anson Middle School?
Anson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anson Middle School offer ?
Anson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Anson Middle School part of?
Anson Middle School is part of Marshalltown Community School District.

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