Enrollment
275
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anderson, MO
Anderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292061003007
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061003007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Middle
Anderson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Anderson, Missouri, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Missouri schools and 43% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 3 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mcdonald Co. R-I spends $10,211 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students) and Anderson Elem. (521 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors100.0 FTE
Per 3 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Anderson Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcdonald Co. R-I, which includes Anderson Middle.
$10,211
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 48.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noel Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Larger | 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Middle
How many students attend Anderson Middle?
Anderson Middle has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anderson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle is 18.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Middle?
49.6% of students at Anderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Middle is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Anderson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Middle?
Anderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 #1 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO. 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri 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 Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Anderson Middle, Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students), Anderson Elem. (521 students), and Southwest City Elem. (350 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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