Anderson Middle, Anderson CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Anderson Middle

Anderson Middle serves grades six through eight in Anderson, a small city about ten miles south of Redding in Shasta County. The school enrolls a modest student body of mixed racial and ethnic composition, with a substantial majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This enrollment profile reflects an economically working-to-lower-income student population in a community where many adults commute to jobs in Redding or work locally in manufacturing, retail, and lumber-related industries.

The school's state assessment results in English language arts and mathematics show a pattern of proficiency rates substantially below the state standard across all grades. In sixth-grade math, proficiency is quite low; seventh-grade math improves modestly; and eighth-grade math reaches the highest point of the three grades, though still below midline. English language arts performance is higher in the upper grades, with seventh and eighth graders showing similar proficiency rates in the low-to-mid range, while sixth graders score lower. Eighth-grade science proficiency is very low. These results place Anderson Middle in the bottom quartile across Shasta County's districts on an overall proficiency index, a position that reflects the need for substantial academic support and intervention in core subjects.

The school is part of Cascade Union Elementary School District, which serves a broader area and recently gained voter approval for Measure I, a facility bond that will modernize classrooms, restrooms, electrical and plumbing systems, and safety infrastructure over the next several years. This means families living in the district will carry a lasting property tax cost tied to the bonds, but will also see physical improvements to school buildings. At the district level, staff have implemented AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support), and Capturing Kids' Hearts as standing frameworks meant to strengthen academic rigor and school culture. All students receive a device for classwork and remote access.

Anderson itself is a quiet, affordable bedroom community with a recognizable small-town feel. Its center sits close enough that schools, parks, and local businesses are within a short walk, though the city is otherwise car-oriented and residents rely on Interstate 5 and Highway 99 for longer commutes. Housing is moderately priced relative to state and national medians, and the community anchors itself around Anderson River Park along the Sacramento River, the public library, and local shops and eateries downtown.

A parent considering Anderson Middle should understand that the school's proficiency rates signal that students will need strong support, both at home and through any tutoring or intervention programs the school or district offers, to build foundational skills in core subjects. The district's emphasis on AVID, PBIS, and school culture initiatives suggests a commitment to closing gaps, though sustained academic gains require time. A parent may want to look into what specific intervention structures or enrichment programs the school has in place for students working below proficiency, and what pathways exist for students to catch up as they move toward high school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 614%

School 14% · District 14%

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 20 pts below county median

Grade 720%

School 20% · District 20%

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 832%

School 32% · District 32%

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 620%

School 20% · District 20%

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 27 pts below county median

Grade 736%

School 36% · District 36%

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 836%

School 36% · District 36%

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Science

Grade 811%

School 11% · District 11%

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 815%

School 15% · District 15%

▼ 34 pts below state median · ▼ 36 pts below county median

This schoolCascade Union Elementary, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income16%Higher-income32%16 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income44%12 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income38%Higher-income32%6 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income10%Higher-income25%15 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income19%Higher-income22%3 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income31%Higher-income36%5 pp gap