Anderson Junior High School in Anderson, AL closed in 2015 and previously served grades kindergarten through 6 with enrollment shrinking to zero after closure.
The school's Alabama state ranking improved from #853 in 2010 to #367 in 2013 prior to closing but had no reported ranking afterward.
Math proficiency declined over recent years, reaching 18% in 2023, which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency was consistently lower than the state average, with 25% proficiency in 2022 compared to 47% statewide.
Science proficiency showed some higher results than state average, with 15% in 2022 versus 38% statewide, but data is limited and inconsistent.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (12-13)
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)2%
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)9%
5%
Black
(12-13)n/a
34%
White
(12-13)89%
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Anderson Junior High School?
112 students attend Anderson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Anderson Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Anderson Junior High School offer ?
Anderson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Anderson Junior High School part of?
Anderson Junior High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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