Enrollment
489
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkley, MI
Anderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260501004186
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Berkley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Berkley, MI.
School address
District: Berkley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260501004186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Middle School
Anderson Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Berkley, Michigan, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkley School District spends $17,673 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students) and Norup International School (672 students) alongside Anderson Middle School.
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 School compares
Anderson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 77.9%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Anderson Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkley School District, which includes Anderson Middle School.
$17,673
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norup International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Middle School
How many students attend Anderson Middle School?
Anderson Middle School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkley, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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 School?
18.8% of students at Anderson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Middle School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Berkley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Middle School?
Anderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Berkley?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Berkley, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berkley on the city page.
Is Anderson Middle School a good school?
Anderson Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan 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 Berkley School District?
Besides Anderson Middle School, Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students), Norup International School (672 students), and Burton Elementary School (461 students). See the Berkley School District district page for the complete list.
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