Enrollment
341
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Middle
Anderson Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Anderson, California, enrolling 341 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.2:1, Anderson Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of California schools and 25% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #312.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cascade Union Elementary spends $20,136 per pupil, 22% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 341 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cascade Union Elementary also operates Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students) and Anderson Heights Elementary (261 students) alongside Anderson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson Middle compares
Anderson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cascade Union Elementary, which includes Anderson Middle.
$20,136
Per student
+22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 52.8%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anderson Middle a good school?
Anderson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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