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Anderson Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,196 students in Anderson Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Anderson Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
6,196 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Anderson Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,058 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
1,361 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
3,053 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
49%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
705 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
450
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
473
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
451
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
445
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
471
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
472
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
484
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
506
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
492
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
406
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,444 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,444
$13,148
Spending / Student
$16,301
$12,780
Best Anderson Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
844 N Scatterfield Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-4
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2160 S 300 E
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #55.
Erskine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 W 60th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-10
| 37 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3124 E 10th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 7-8
| 914 students
Rank: #1010.
Anderson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 943 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southview Preschool Center
Magnet School
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,196 students.
What is the rank of Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District is ranked #339 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson Community School Corp School District?
49% of Anderson Community School Corp School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Anderson Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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