Robert Anderson Middle

2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625

1,134 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert Anderson Middle School is a public middle school located in Anderson, South Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of Anderson School District 5, the institution is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies with elective offerings that encourage student exploration and skill-building.

Beyond the classroom, Robert Anderson Middle School prioritizes a supportive culture that values community engagement and student well-being. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build leadership skills and social connections. By emphasizing high standards and a focus on future readiness, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

1,134

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Anderson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	204
Black	455
Asian	9
Two or More	80
American Indian	1

Black
455 (40.1%)
White
385 (34.0%)
Hispanic
204 (18.0%)
Two or More
80 (7.1%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Anderson 05
Phone:	(864)716-3890
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 392

Grade 7 381

Grade 8 361