- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anderson, CA
Anderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060768000733
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- small classes for California
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Cascade Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060768000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Anderson Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060768000733 · Anderson, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 16.2:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students)
Anderson Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anderson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
398 students
- This school
Anderson Middle
341 students
- Anderson Heigh
Anderson Heights Elementary
261 students
- North State As 13
North State Aspire Academy
13 students
What this shows Anderson Middle reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Middle compares
Anderson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Anderson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cascade Union Elementary reports $20,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North State Aspire Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Middle
How many students attend Anderson Middle?
Anderson Middle has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anderson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle is 16.2:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Middle?
73.5% of students at Anderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Middle is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Middle?
Anderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Middle rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Anderson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Cascade Union Elementary?
Besides Anderson Middle, Cascade Union Elementary also operates Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students), Anderson Heights Elementary (261 students), and North State Aspire Academy (13 students). See the Cascade Union Elementary district page for the complete list.