Anderson Community School Corp, IN

Original Research by School Decision on Anderson Community School Corp

Anderson Community School Corp serves a broad swath of central Indiana from its base in Madison County, covering most of the city of Anderson along with parts of Alexandria and Middletown. The district is the largest in the county by enrollment, serving students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade in a mix of elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school, and one comprehensive high school.

The enrollment is diverse by the region's standards. Roughly half the student body is white, with strong representation from Black students and Hispanic students, and a visible share of students who identify as two or more races. The proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not reported, which limits the picture of economic disadvantage in the district. A parent or resident looking for that context would want to ask the district directly.

On state assessments, academic performance is low relative to the county's other districts, placing near the bottom. On the ILEARN tests for grades three through eight, proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies all fall in a narrow range, with roughly one in five students scoring at the proficient level or above. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the half-dozen districts in Madison County. This is a consistent pattern across subjects, and a family choosing the district would want to understand what supports are in place for students who are below grade level.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The rate is among the highest in the county, and a parent may want to ask the school leadership about attendance initiatives and how the district tracks and reengages students who miss substantial school time. The four-year graduation rate was not available in the data, so a full picture of high school completion cannot be drawn here.

Housing in the district varies widely by neighborhood. Typical home values range from quite affordable to moderately priced, with the lowest-valued area in central Anderson and higher values on the outskirts and in surrounding towns. Rents also spread across a similar range. The overall housing market is modest relative to state and national benchmarks, and home values saw modest appreciation in the latest year. For a family looking to move into the district, the local real estate options are varied and generally accessible.

Per-pupil current spending is above the median among the county's districts, which signals that the district invests more than most of its neighbors in its operations. The data does not detail where that spending goes, but the combination of higher spending and low proficiency outcomes is something a parent may want to explore further with the district office.

The district runs a set of elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a single high school. An alternative school and a preschool center are listed as closed. The range of academic programs, from advanced coursework to career and technical education, was not part of the available data, so a parent with questions about course offerings should check the high school's website or call the district directly.

Around the district, the city of Anderson and its surrounding towns have seen economic shifts over the years, but publicly reported information about recent district-level changes such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or leadership turnover was limited. The district appears to be operating in a steady state with no major recent developments flagged in available sources. For a family weighing this district, the core takeaway is straightforward: it serves a large, diverse student body in a region with affordable housing, but it faces serious academic and attendance challenges that warrant careful inquiry before enrolling.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,038

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 21%

White 48%

Asian 0%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

23%

29%

Gr 4

19%

24%

Gr 5

15%

18%

Gr 6

16%

17%

Gr 7

12%

16%

Gr 8

18%

26%

Math

Gr 3

31%

41%

Gr 4

20%

34%

Gr 5

16%

15%

Gr 6

10%

21%

Gr 7

16%

Gr 8

13%

20%

Science

Gr 4

20%

26%

Gr 6

16%

23%

Social studies

Gr 5

14%

21%

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Edgewood Elementary School

Anderson High School

Tenth Street Elementary School

Valley Grove Elementary School

Anderson Elementary School

Eastside Elementary School

Erskine Elementary School

Highland Middle School

Southview Preschool Center

COMPASS Alternative School

Anderson Intermediate School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

19%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

19%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

20%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

16%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$182,576

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$85K to $242K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical0.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
46012	Anderson	$186K	+4.0%	31.8%
46011	Anderson	$211K	+4.9%	16.5%
46017		$193K	+2.4%	16.0%
46001	Alexandria	$181K	+3.3%	14.5%
46013	Anderson	$179K	+3.9%	13.3%
46016	Anderson	$85K	-0.8%	7.4%
47356	Middletown	$242K	+3.4%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,043/mo

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$930 to $1,172/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
46012	Anderson	$1,017	-0.2%	31.8%
46011	Anderson	$1,172	—	16.5%
46001	Alexandria	$975	—	14.5%
46013	Anderson	$1,083	—	13.3%
46016	Anderson	$930	+7.1%	7.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$921/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income14.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$122/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.