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C R Anderson Middle School

Q: Is C R Anderson Middle School a good school?

C R Anderson Middle School ranks 74 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Montana middle schools

Summary

C R Anderson Middle School is a public middle school in Helena, Montana, serving 962 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with impressive academic results that exceed the state and district averages.

C R Anderson Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, 50.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 38.46% in Mathematics, and 51.06% in Science. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.3 to 17.7 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 20.87% in 2023-2024 to 32.33% in 2024-2025, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Comparing C R Anderson Middle School to nearby schools, it outperforms Helena Middle School and East Valley Middle School in academic performance, but the more affluent Clancy 7-8 school consistently ranks higher. The virtual Mount Ascension Learning Ac Middle School, which is part of the same Helena Elementary district, has significantly lower academic performance, highlighting the importance of considering factors beyond just academic performance when evaluating the overall quality of a school.

962

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,583

Per pupil spending ?

32.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601

(406) 324-2800

District: Helena Elementary

Students who attend C R Anderson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Capital High School

Feeder schools for C R Anderson Middle School:

Elementary:	Broadwater School
	Four Georgians School
	Hawthorne School
	Jim Darcy School
	More...
	Kessler Elementary School
	Rossiter School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 65th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

74^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Helena Elementary

179^th of 387Helena Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	61.3	74 of 222	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.8	27 of 123	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	36 of 187	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	56 of 190	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.8	63 of 200	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.2	11 of 60	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	8 of 58	86.2%	★★★★☆
2017	76.6	7 of 55	87.3%	★★★★☆
2016	58.3	29 of 81	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.1	54 of 156	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.2	65 of 159	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.3	74 of 156	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.7	88 of 161	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.4	80 of 156	48.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.6	77 of 147	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.9	52 of 149	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.0	25 of 147	83.0%	★★★★☆
2006	66.6	41 of 146	71.9%	★★★★☆
2005	63.1	58 of 164	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.9	47 of 171	72.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science51%+13 vs state

English Language Arts51%+8 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Schools Near C R Anderson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
C R Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Knight St	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2800	962	59	16.3	32.3%	843 (87.6%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	61.3	74^th of 222 public middle schools	66.7%		72.8	27^th of 123 public middle schools	78.0%	47	50.6	38.5	$11,583
Helena Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 North Rodney	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1000	701	41	17.0	40.8%	597 (85.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	62.5	67^th of 222 public middle schools	69.8%		58.2	49^th of 123 public middle schools	60.2%	18	47.9	44.4	$12,876
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	22	2	13.0	31.8%	17 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	3.1	222^nd of 222 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0
227 Academy- middle school	Public	6-8	2760 Valley Dr	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 227-7700	21	4	5.4	81.0%	17 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	14.6	199^th of 222 public middle schools	10.4%					(n/a)	12.9	6.5
East Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	401 E Kalispell	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7740	471	22	21.3	39.7%	386 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.3%)	55.4	99^th of 222 public middle schools	55.4%					(n/a)	45.8	36.0	$9,497
Montana City Middle School	Public	6-8	11 McClellan Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Montana City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 442-6779	158	11	14.3	1.9%	142 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	75.8	28^th of 222 public middle schools	87.4%		65	37^th of 123 public middle schools	69.9%	9	57.1	55.0	$11,731
Clancy 7-8	Public	7-8	18 Clancy Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	89	8	11.4	18.0%	88 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	77.5	25^th of 222 public middle schools	88.7%		89.2	5^th of 123 public middle schools	95.9%	20	59.8	47.1	$9,186

Frequently Asked Questions about C R Anderson Middle School

What district is C R Anderson Middle School in?

Helena Elementary

Is C R Anderson Middle School a good school?

C R Anderson Middle School ranks 74^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of C R Anderson Middle School attend?

Students who attend C R Anderson Middle School usually go on to attend Capital High School

How many students attend C R Anderson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 962 students attended C R Anderson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of C R Anderson Middle School?

Students at C R Anderson Middle School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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