Below Average
#1006 of 1,176 schools in SC
Robert Anderson Middle
Middle School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road, Anderson, SC 29625
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Anderson Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,746
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Southwood Academy for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Mccants MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson 05
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Anderson Middle is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Anderson Middle
Robert Anderson Middle is a public middle school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 1,176 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Anderson Middle
What grades does Robert Anderson Middle serve?
Robert Anderson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Anderson Middle?
Robert Anderson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Anderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Anderson Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Anderson Middle rank in SC?
Robert Anderson Middle ranks #1,006 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Robert Anderson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Anderson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Robert Anderson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Anderson Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Robert Anderson Middle a charter school?
No, Robert Anderson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Anderson Middle a Title I school?
No, Robert Anderson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Anderson Middle?
100.0% of students at Robert 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
- 1,176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (864) 716-3890
- Area population (ZIP 29625)
- 27,475
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 29625; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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