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C R Anderson Middle Schl

1200 Knight St, Helena, MT 59601 · (406) 324-2800 · Lewis and Clark County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL962 STUDENTS
Enrollment
962
Middle
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
59 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
311 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
301
Grade 7
311
Grade 8
350
Student demographics
White
84388%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
495%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Black
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
40%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
455%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
192%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
49051%
Female
47249%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
56.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
35.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
962
-18 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 17.4:1
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About C R Anderson Middle Schl

Located at 1200 Knight St, in Helena, Montana, C R Anderson Middle Schl is a roomy middle-grades school that works with 962 students (grades 6 through 8), part of Helena Elem. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 592% larger than typical.

Across the 15 schools in Helena Elem (5,100 students total), C R Anderson Middle Schl accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, C R Anderson Middle Schl records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 59 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting C R Anderson Middle Schl higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 32% of students at C R Anderson Middle Schl qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the broader community, Lewis and Clark County reports that median household earnings sit near $78,237, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 3%. In all, Lewis and Clark County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,786 students), of which C R Anderson Middle Schl is one.

Nearest neighbor: Broadwater School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting.

Looking at the recent track record. C R Anderson Middle Schl's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 980 (now 962).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for C R Anderson Middle Schl typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lewis and Clark County at a glance

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Population
73,464
Census ACS
Median income
$78,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
9,786 students

Quick facts

School name
C R Anderson Middle Schl
District
Helena Elem
Address
1200 Knight St, Helena, MT 59601
Phone
(406) 324-2800
County
Lewis and Clark County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
962
Teachers (FTE)
59
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
311 (32%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
300000500886
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About C R Anderson Middle Schl
How many students attend C R Anderson Middle Schl?
C R Anderson Middle Schl enrolls approximately 962 students in grades 06-08.
Is C R Anderson Middle Schl an elementary, middle, or high school?
C R Anderson Middle Schl is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does C R Anderson Middle Schl have?
C R Anderson Middle Schl employs 59 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
What is the student diversity at C R Anderson Middle Schl?
Student demographics at C R Anderson Middle Schl are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is C R Anderson Middle Schl in?
C R Anderson Middle Schl is part of Helena Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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