ANDERSON MIDDLE

www.mcdonaldr1.net

234 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Anderson Middle School is located at 135 Mustang Dr. in Anderson, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the McDonald County R-I School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students transitioning from elementary to high school, fostering an environment centered on student growth and community engagement. The school’s mascot, the Mustang, reflects a strong sense of school spirit that anchors its identity within the local Anderson community.

As part of the McDonald County R-I system, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities for its students. Parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district news by visiting their official website at [http://www.mcdonaldr1.net](http://www.mcdonaldr1.net). Through its facilities and faculty, Anderson Middle School strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive local atmosphere.

234

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANDERSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	19

White
176 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (12.0 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (8.1 %)
Two or More
5 (2.1 %)
American Indian
5 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MCDONALD CO. R-I
Phone:	(417)845-1805
Website:	http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 75

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 82