Enrollment
1,134
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anderson, SC
Robert Anderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert Anderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450090001573
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Anderson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Anderson Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Anderson Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Anderson Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Anderson Middle
Robert Anderson Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Anderson, South Carolina, enrolling 1,134 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,134 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 778 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,134 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's middle schools, it stands alongside Glenview Middle (677 students): Robert Anderson Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.5:1).
Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students) and Westside High (1,687 students) alongside Robert 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 Robert Anderson Middle compares
Robert Anderson Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$12,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
466
in-school suspensions + 312 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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
African American 40.1%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Robert Anderson Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 05, which includes Robert Anderson Middle.
$12,323
Per student
-15%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Robert Anderson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Anderson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Anderson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Anderson Middle
How many students attend Robert Anderson Middle?
Robert Anderson Middle has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anderson, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Anderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Anderson Middle is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Robert Anderson Middle?
100.0% of students at Robert Anderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Anderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert Anderson Middle is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Anderson Middle?
Robert Anderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Robert Anderson Middle rank among middle schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Anderson Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is Robert Anderson Middle a good school?
Robert Anderson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina 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 Anderson 05?
Besides Robert Anderson Middle, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Glenview Middle (677 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.
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