Anderson Middle

ams.cuesd.com

344 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Anderson Middle School, located at 1646 W. Ferry St. in Anderson, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Anderson Union High School District (specifically feeding into the broader regional system). As a middle school, it provides a transitional academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on preparing them for the challenges of high school while fostering personal and social development during these critical formative years.

The school is situated in the heart of the Anderson community, reflecting the small-town character of Shasta County. It typically emphasizes a core curriculum of English, mathematics, science, and history, often supplemented by elective courses and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students' specific interests. Like many schools in the area, it strives to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages academic growth, technological literacy, and community involvement for its diverse student population.

344

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	69
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	27
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (20.1 %)
American Indian
29 (8.4 %)
Two or More
27 (7.8 %)
Asian
20 (5.8 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cascade Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)378-7060
Website:	http://ams.cuesd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 116