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Anderson Middle

Middle School · Mcdonald Co. R-i · Anderson, MO

A Mcdonald Co. R-i middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

135 MUSTANG DR, Anderson, MO 64831

  • Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,363
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Anderson Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,056/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,589

Median home value

$147,700

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pineville Elem.Enrollment path unverified9.13–84.1 mi130Compare →
Noel Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.83–8Not available352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mcdonald Co. R-i

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$11,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson Middle is listed in MCDONALD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson Middle

Anderson Middle is a public middle school in Anderson, MO, part of Mcdonald Co. R-i, serving approximately 257 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson Middle

What grades does Anderson Middle serve?

Anderson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Anderson Middle?

Anderson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson Middle rank in MO?

Anderson Middle ranks #1,124 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Anderson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anderson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Anderson Middle a charter school?

No, Anderson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson Middle a Title I school?

No, Anderson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Middle?

66.1% of students at Anderson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McDonald County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 64831)
6,288
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64831; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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