- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Robert Anderson Middle held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 450090001573 · Anderson, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,134 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Robert Anderson Middle held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Robert Anderson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- This school
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- Concord Elemen 615
Concord Elementary
615 students
What this shows Robert Anderson Middle reports 1,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Anderson Middle compares
Robert Anderson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,687
- 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.
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 (~1,134 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.