Summary:
Robert Anderson Middle is a public middle school located in Anderson, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,131 students. The school is part of the Anderson 05 school district, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Robert Anderson Middle has a diverse student population, with 43.41% African American, 35.54% White, and 13.35% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 30.7% to 43.5% across the different grade levels, compared to the state average of 50.2% to 53.7%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 16.9% to 29.7%, compared to the state average of 30.2% to 38.4%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 116 out of 291 South Carolina middle schools in 2013-2014 to being ranked 229 out of 325 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Interestingly, Robert Anderson Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the school's overall performance, while White students and students in the "Gifted and Talented" subgroup perform worse. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities and improve outcomes for all students. Nearby schools, such as Glenview Middle, McCants Middle, and Southwood Academy for the Arts, generally outperform Robert Anderson Middle in academic measures, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the school's practices and support systems.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Anderson 05
SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,801
Students who attend Robert Anderson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Robert Anderson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7
Number of students: 1,131
Racial breakdown:
African American:
43.4%
White:
35.5%
Hispanic:
13.4%
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Two or more races:
7.0%
Asian:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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