Is Anderson Middle a good school?

Anderson Middle ranks 268 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Anderson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Anderson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Anderson Middle?

Students at Anderson Middle are 72% White, 12% Pacific Islander, 11% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Anderson Middle attend?

Students who attend Anderson Middle usually go on to attend McDonald County High

Anderson Middle

Summary:

Anderson Middle is a public middle school located in Anderson, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 234 students. It is part of the McDonald County R-I school district, which is ranked 221 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson Middle faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.5% to 25.7%, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Noel Elementary (20.5%) and Seneca Junior High (18.5%). The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 13.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to 15.5% for the district and 30.6% for the state. Additionally, Anderson Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to 66.1%, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, Anderson Middle has shown some strengths, such as in Algebra I, where 93.3% of students were proficient or better in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the district (23%) and state (35.6%) averages. However, the school's overall performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, dropping from a 3-star rating and a ranking of 191 out of 454 Missouri middle schools in 2020-2021 to a 2-star rating and a ranking of 268 out of 451 schools in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's weaknesses and building on its strengths could be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831-7317

(417) 845-1805

District: McDonald County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,477

Students who attend Anderson Middle usually attend:

High:

McDonald County High

Feeder schools for Anderson Middle:

Elementary:

Anderson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Pacific Islander:

11.7%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anderson Middle ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Pacific Islander (11.7%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson Middle is 14.6, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the McDonald County R-I School District! (See more...)

Compare Anderson Middle employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson Middle is $9,477. 1 middle schools in the McDonald County R-I School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anderson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Middle 268^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Anderson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

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White students:

McDonald County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald County R-I 221^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anderson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2010	52.82	329^th	614	46.4%
2011	66.39	183^rd	625	70.7%
2012	71.16	133^rd	623	78.7%
2013	57.45	264^th	649	59.3%
2014	44.09	396^th	633	37.4%
2015	56.91	229^th	585	60.9%
2016	41.41	284^th	435	34.7%
2017	42.59	350^th	568	38.4%
2018	62.18	169^th	552	69.4%
2019	52.22	263^rd	587	55.2%
2021	56.93	191^st	454	57.9%
2022	41.09	279^th	459	39.2%
2023	30.89	329^th	459	28.3%
2024	40.77	268^th	451	40.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.00	48^th	72	33.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.89	102^nd	192	46.9%
2024	37.25	113^th	194	41.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.64	96^th	422	77.3%
2019	51.33	203^rd	482	57.9%
2021	72.67	59^th	371	84.1%
2022	40.77	221^st	365	39.5%
2023	41.15	235^th	382	38.5%
2024	50.36	177^th	378	53.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.65	51^st	162	68.5%
2019	37.62	124^th	204	39.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.42	90^th	104	13.5%
2019	58.07	57^th	121	52.9%

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Rank History for White students at Anderson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.87	150^th	479	68.7%
2019	48.06	253^rd	527	52.0%
2021	50.71	171^st	376	54.5%
2022	40.53	228^th	381	40.2%
2023	29.08	289^th	385	24.9%
2024	35.09	246^th	379	35.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Anderson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	160	1	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	172
2009	149	0	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	161
2010	156	0	1	13	4	n/a	n/a	174
2011	150	0	2	18	5	1	1	177
2012	155	0	3	15	4	1	1	179
2013	148	1	4	14	4	2	1	174
2014	152	0	2	14	4	2	1	175
2015	164	1	1	19	5	6	1	197
2016	144	1	1	21	4	4	4	179
2017	216	0	1	22	7	3	6	255
2018	218	0	1	25	6	4	6	260
2019	225	0	1	25	5	8	7	271
2020	195	0	0	29	6	12	11	253
2021	182	0	1	24	6	14	9	236
2022	167	1	1	28	8	14	6	225
2023	176	1	0	28	5	19	5	234
2024	186	1	1	27	6	30	6	257

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	172	13.7	12.6	50
2009	161	14.7	10.9	53.4
2010	174	13.0	13.3	58
2011	177	14.2	12.4	59.9
2012	179	13.3	13.3	59.8
2013	174	13.3	13.0	60.3
2014	175	13.8	12.6	62.3
2015	197	13.0	15.1	62.4
2016	179	14.0	12.7	55.3
2017	255	17.7	14.3	60
2018	260	17.8	14.5	59.6
2019	271	18.5	14.6	69.7
2020	253	19.1	13.2	68.4
2021	236	16.9	13.9	66.1
2022	225	16.1	13.9	60
2023	234	15.9	14.6	60.7
2024	257	17.5	14.6	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	172	13.7	12.6	50
2009	161	14.7	10.9	53.4
2010	174	13.0	13.3	58
2011	177	14.2	12.4	59.9
2012	179	13.3	13.3	59.8
2013	174	13.3	13.0	60.3
2014	175	13.8	12.6	62.3
2015	197	13.0	15.1	62.4
2016	179	14.0	12.7	55.3
2017	255	17.7	14.3	60
2018	260	17.8	14.5	59.6
2019	271	18.5	14.6	69.7
2020	253	19.1	13.2	68.4
2021	236	16.9	13.9	66.1
2022	225	16.1	13.9	60
2023	234	15.9	14.6	60.7
2024	257	17.5	14.6	66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$275 (3.7%)	$7,162 (96.3%)	$7,437
2020	$751 (9.4%)	$7,206 (90.6%)	$7,958
2021	$755 (8.8%)	$7,820 (91.2%)	$8,575
2022	$810 (8.5%)	$8,666 (91.4%)	$9,477

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 329^th of 459 Middle schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Middle)	24.1	36.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (McDonald County R-I)	41.1	42.5	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Middle)	47	31.6	15.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald County R-I)	48.7	32.4	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Middle)	36.8	24.4	12.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (McDonald County R-I)	37.7	28	9.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Middle)	60.9	29.5	31.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald County R-I)	50	28.9	21.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Middle)	30.4	17.4	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (McDonald County R-I)	26.4	18.8	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Anderson Middle)	38.9	16.2	22.7%
8th Grade Science (McDonald County R-I)	38.3	22.7	15.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Middle)	51.1	27.8	23.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald County R-I)	46.4	33.1	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	234	13.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	5	5
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	25	28	12%
Pacific Islander	8	19	137.5%
White	225	176	21.8%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.7%	60.7%	9.1%

Schools Near Anderson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anderson Middle	Public	6-8	135 Mustang Dr	Anderson	64831	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 845-1805	257	18	14.6	66.1%	186 (72.4%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	30 (11.7%)	6 (2.3%)	40.8	268^th of 451 public middle schools	40.6%		30.9	329^th of 459 public middle schools	28.3%	61				36.4	35.6	13.3		28.3				29.7	35.5	32.8		$9,477	$810	$8,666
Pineville Elementary	Public	3-8	202 E 8th St	Noel	64854	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 475-3900	130	14	9.5	61.5%	116 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)		75.0				20.0					63.1					$12,501	$893	$11,608
Noel Elementary	Public	3-8	318 Sulphur St	Noel	64854	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 475-3302	352	29	12.3	86.6%	94 (26.7%)	9 (2.6%)	138 (39.2%)	19 (5.4%)	6 (1.7%)	84 (23.9%)	2 (0.6%)	24.7	351^st of 451 public middle schools	22.2%		28.9	334^th of 459 public middle schools	27.2%	17	22.8	27.1	12.3	24.9	37.7	20.1	14.4	23.9	22.5	14.7	17.2	12.2	24.4	18.4		$8,387	$731	$7,656
Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Hale McGinty Dr	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8650	725	51	14.1	62.2%	461 (63.6%)	1 (0.1%)	148 (20.4%)	9 (1.2%)	16 (2.2%)	46 (6.3%)	44 (6.1%)								(n/a)			23.9	41.2			22.8				27.4	27.1				$9,551	$1,318	$8,233
Neosho Junior High	Public	7-8	14646 Kodiak Road	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8660	716	46	15.4	59.9%	437 (61.0%)	7 (1.0%)	151 (21.1%)	5 (0.7%)	15 (2.1%)	54 (7.5%)	47 (6.6%)	58	181^st of 451 public middle schools	59.9%		61.5	160^th of 459 public middle schools	65.1%	21					35.4	47.4		36.9					35.2	34.2		$8,881	$971	$7,910
Seneca Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1817 St. Eugene	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 776-7961	307	23	13.3	54.1%	231 (75.2%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)		61.6	40.7	43.8			38.7				46.8	29.8				$7,977	$1,527	$6,450
Seneca Junior High	Public	7-8	925 Oneida	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 776-3911	217	20	10.8	49.3%	163 (75.1%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.1%)	2 (0.9%)	36 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	40.6	270^th of 451 public middle schools	40.1%		39.1	290^th of 459 public middle schools	36.8%	20					46.6	14.4		20.3					33.3	27.8	87.4	$12,157	$2,976	$9,181

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