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Anamosa Middle School

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Anamosa Middle School ranks 178 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Anamosa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Anamosa, Iowa, with 339 students enrolled. The school generally performs above the state average in test scores, but faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant population of students from low-income families.

Anamosa Middle School's test scores are generally above the state average, with 76-79.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 69.8-80.2%, and 72.5-78.7% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to 71.5-74.4% statewide. However, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.7% to 26.5% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, 36.58-39.83% of students at Anamosa Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.

Compared to some nearby schools, such as Alburnett Middle School, Mount Vernon Middle School, and Oak Ridge Middle School, Anamosa Middle School's performance is generally on par or slightly below. These nearby schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

335

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,619

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205

(319) 462-3553

District: Anamosa Community School District

Students who attend Anamosa Middle School usually attend:

High:

Anamosa High School

Feeder schools for Anamosa Middle School:

Elementary:

Strawberry Hill

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2022 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 48th (2025) from a 23rd-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg72%

178^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

192^nd of 313Anamosa Community School District among Iowa 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	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	178 of 344	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.9	197 of 337	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.9	164 of 334	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.9	259 of 337	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.3	201 of 324	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.4	168 of 342	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	190 of 318	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.7	192 of 327	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.3	177 of 343	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.8	155 of 349	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.9	168 of 337	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	39.8	253 of 350	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	70.8	74 of 349	78.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%~ state avg

Mathematics76%+3 vs state

Science76%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Anamosa Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anamosa Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Old Dubuque Road	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3553	335	29	11.7	31.6%	297 (88.7%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	53.7	178^th of 344 public middle schools	48.3%		49.9	197^th of 337 public middle schools	41.5%	19	76.0	74.1	79.7	77.5	78.7	77.6	72.5	74.2	70.7	79.8	$12,619	$223	$12,396
Monticello Middle School	Public	5-8	860 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	305	22	13.8	34.4%	256 (83.9%)	12 (3.9%)	23 (7.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	65.8	112^th of 344 public middle schools	67.4%		66.9	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%	5	80.0	82.7	78.2	90.7	75.7	70.7	76.9	90.4	75.7	76.0	$18,750	$360	$18,390
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3920 35th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 200-1700	613	45	13.6	31.5%	481 (78.5%)	31 (5.1%)	30 (4.9%)	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.6%)								(n/a)	70.3	79.5			66.7	78.3			61.4
Mount Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	525 Palisades Road SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-6254	425	25	17.1	15.8%	381 (89.6%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	90.2	4^th of 344 public middle schools	98.8%		89.6	9^th of 337 public middle schools	97.3%	5	92.7	90.7	90.8	95.2	86.2	90.7	89.8	95.2	89.0	94.3	$12,017	$516	$11,501
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	594	45	13.2	28.5%	469 (79.0%)	35 (5.9%)	35 (5.9%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	65.9	111^th of 344 public middle schools	67.7%		75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%	49			83.2	88.8			82.1	76.8		72.6	$13,096	$300	$12,796
Hazel Point Intermediate School	Public	5-6	453 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 200-1600	563	40	14.1	20.4%	393 (69.8%)	28 (5.0%)	31 (5.5%)	75 (13.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.7%)								(n/a)	85.0	87.8			86.6	85.5			79.8
Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 4th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9401	587	46	12.8	37.8%	470 (80.1%)	31 (5.3%)	38 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.9%)	40 (6.8%)	55.2	170^th of 344 public middle schools	50.6%		54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%	7	73.7	69.5	81.4	80.4	82.7	78.6	76.4	79.1	66.2	71.4	$11,914	$388	$11,527
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	534	37	14.4	21.3%	367 (68.7%)	28 (5.2%)	35 (6.6%)	75 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.1%)	72.6	68^th of 344 public middle schools	80.2%		72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%	4			91.4	86.8			82.0	79.6		78.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430
Alburnett Middle School	Public	6-8	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	169	11	15.5	12.4%	160 (94.7%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	83.6	20^th of 344 public middle schools	94.2%		84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%	3		78.3	98.1	98.1		83.3	96.2	92.6		83.3	$9,936	$76	$9,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Anamosa Middle School

Is Anamosa Middle School a good school?

Anamosa Middle School ranks 178^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Anamosa Middle School in?

Anamosa Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Anamosa Middle School?

Students at Anamosa Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Anamosa Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 335 students attended Anamosa Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Anamosa Middle School attend?

Students who attend Anamosa Middle School usually go on to attend Anamosa High School

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