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

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

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

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
44%
14%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
7%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
70%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.58

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

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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