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

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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

Anderson, MO 64831

District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri

NCES ID 292061003007 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+23 students YoY

Anderson Middle grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).

Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Growing CCD campus

+23 students YoY 292061003007 · Anderson, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD

275 enr · 18.3:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 61

Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdonald County High (1,075 students)

Anderson Middle grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →

Mcdonald Count

1,075
Anderson Elem.

521
Southwest City

350
Noel Elem.

349
White Rock Ele

347
This school

275

What this shows Anderson Middle reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.

How Anderson Middle compares

Anderson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology

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

$11,363

per pupil, district-wide - below Missouri avg of $14,087

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

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.

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

District finance for Mcdonald Co. R-I reports $11,363 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	Resources	Type
Mcdonald County High	Larger	Similar economic need	Lower S:T ratio	Lower resources	Traditional public
Anderson Elem.	Larger	Similar economic need	Lower S:T ratio	Lower resources	Traditional public
Southwest City Elem.	Larger	Higher economic need	Lower S:T ratio	Lower resources	Traditional public
Noel Elem.	Larger	Higher economic need	Lower S:T ratio	Lower resources	Traditional public
White Rock Elem.	Larger	Similar economic need	Lower S:T ratio	Lower resources	Traditional public

Comparisons are relative to Anderson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Mcdonald Co. R-I · 5 sibling schools

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Mcdonald County High

High Standard

Enrollment: 1,075
Students per teacher: 15.4:1
Resource Index: 46/100

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Anderson Elem.

Other Standard

Enrollment: 521
Students per teacher: 12.4:1
Resource Index: 44/100

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Southwest City Elem.

Other Standard

Enrollment: 350
Students per teacher: 12.5:1
Resource Index: 45/100

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Noel Elem.

Elementary Standard

Enrollment: 349
Students per teacher: 13.4:1
Resource Index: 48/100

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White Rock Elem.

Other Standard

Enrollment: 347
Students per teacher: 12:1
Resource Index: 46/100

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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 (~275 students)

Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)

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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 23.

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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 #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.

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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Compiled from official source data by PlainSchools. · Updated August 2026