Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Anderson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Anderson's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Anderson often compared to?
Andersonis often viewed alongside schools like Carmack, Alessandro by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson?
The graduation rate of Anderson is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Anderson?
76 students attend Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Anderson students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson?
Anderson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Anderson offer ?
Anderson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Anderson part of?
Anderson is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Anderson located?
Anderson is located in the East Valley neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in East Valley.
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