C R Anderson Middle Schl

cra.helenaschools.org

962 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

C.R. Anderson Middle School (CRA), located in Helena, Montana, serves as a central hub for middle-grade education in the Helena Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students in grades 6 through 8. By offering a diverse range of core subjects alongside exploratory electives, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic curriculum, C.R. Anderson is deeply integrated into the Helena community, emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to build leadership skills and form strong peer connections. With its location on Knight Street, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, committed to maintaining high standards of instruction and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and community involvement.

962

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C R Anderson Middle Schl
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	19

White
843 (87.6%)
Hispanic
49 (5.1%)
Two or More
45 (4.7%)
American Indian
19 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
Black
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-2800
Website:	http://cra.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 301

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 350