Anamosa Middle School

Q: Is Anamosa Middle School a good school?

Anamosa Middle School ranks 197 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Anamosa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Anamosa Community School District, with a student population of 344 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Hazel Point Intermediate School, Vernon Middle School, and Oak Ridge Middle School in the Linn-Mar Community School District, as well as Mount Vernon Middle School in the Mount Vernon Community School District, have higher academic performance. However, Monticello Middle School in the Monticello Community School District has lower performance compared to Anamosa Middle School.

Anamosa Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 164th out of 334 Iowa middle schools in 2022-2023 (3 stars) to 259th out of 337 in 2021-2022 (1 star), placing it in the middle to lower range of Iowa middle schools. The school's higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (39.83% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby higher-performing schools suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205

(319) 462-3553

District: Anamosa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,619

Students who attend Anamosa Middle School usually attend:

High:

Anamosa High School

Feeder schools for Anamosa Middle School:

Elementary:

Strawberry Hill

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anamosa Middle School ranks worse than 58.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anamosa Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Anamosa Middle School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anamosa Middle School is $12,619.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Anamosa Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Anamosa Middle School 197^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Anamosa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Anamosa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anamosa Community School District 244^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anamosa Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.82	74^th	349	78.8%
2013	39.77	253^rd	350	27.7%
2014	54.88	168^th	337	50.1%
2015	58.83	155^th	349	55.6%
2016	53.26	177^th	343	48.4%
2017	47.72	192^nd	327	41.3%
2018	47.67	190^th	318	40.3%
2019	53.38	168^th	342	50.9%
2021	45.30	201^st	324	38.0%
2022	31.88	259^th	337	23.1%
2023	56.88	164^th	334	50.9%
2024	49.92	197^th	337	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Anamosa Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	274	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1989	328	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1990	308	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
1991	433	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	438
1992	392	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	396
1993	405	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
1994	409	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	413
1995	383	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1996	383	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1997	368	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	375
1998	384	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	388
1999	391	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
2000	302	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	311
2001	316	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	322
2002	317	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	322
2003	317	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	322
2004	326	2	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	336
2005	329	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	336
2006	311	2	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	321
2007	310	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	320
2008	304	6	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	315
2009	285	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
2010	274	3	0	0	0	0	6	283
2011	272	1	0	2	0	0	2	277
2012	262	1	2	3	0	0	2	270
2013	344	3	5	10	0	0	9	371
2014	352	5	8	11	1	0	6	383
2015	354	8	7	6	0	0	11	386
2016	363	6	9	5	0	1	8	392
2017	381	8	10	10	1	0	2	412
2018	365	4	9	6	1	0	4	389
2019	390	2	8	7	1	0	5	413
2020	383	5	4	10	0	0	7	409
2021	353	5	3	15	1	0	9	386
2022	353	6	2	20	1	0	7	389
2023	309	6	1	18	1	0	9	344
2024	304	4	2	20	0	0	9	339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anamosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	26.2	10.4	13.5
1989	331	25.1	13.1	13
1990	311	24.8	12.5	12.2
1991	438	30.7	14.2	15.3
1992	396	23.0	17.2	21
1993	409	30.0	13.6	16.4
1994	413	29.6	14.0	15
1995	386	29.6	13.0	16.6
1996	386	29.6	13.0	16.6
1997	375	29.6	12.7	17.6
1998	388	30.5	12.7	13.1
1999	396	30.6	12.9	26
2000	311	23.9	13.0	24.8
2001	322	26.2	12.3	22.7
2002	322	26.2	12.3	25.8
2003	322	26.2	12.3	25.8
2004	336	26.5	12.7	28.3
2005	336	25.5	13.2	30.7
2006	321	25.5	12.6	32.1
2007	320	27.0	11.9	23.8
2008	315	26.5	11.9	30.2
2009	293	25.5	11.5	29
2010	283	25.2	11.2	41.3
2011	277	22.7	12.1	36.8
2012	270	23.6	11.3	35.6
2013	371	29.1	12.7	38.3
2014	383	29.2	13.1	41.8
2015	386	29.0	13.3	44
2016	392	30.0	13.0	42.9
2017	412	30.1	13.6	40.3
2018	389	32.0	12.1	42.4
2019	413	32.0	12.9	46.5
2020	409	29.0	14.1	45.2
2021	386	30.0	12.8	42.7
2022	389	32.0	12.1	38.8
2023	344	29.0	11.8	39.8
2024	339	26.0	13.0	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anamosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	26.2	10.4	13.5
1989	331	25.1	13.1	13
1990	311	24.8	12.5	12.2
1991	438	30.7	14.2	15.3
1992	396	23.0	17.2	21
1993	409	30.0	13.6	16.4
1994	413	29.6	14.0	15
1995	386	29.6	13.0	16.6
1996	386	29.6	13.0	16.6
1997	375	29.6	12.7	17.6
1998	388	30.5	12.7	13.1
1999	396	30.6	12.9	26
2000	311	23.9	13.0	24.8
2001	322	26.2	12.3	22.7
2002	322	26.2	12.3	25.8
2003	322	26.2	12.3	25.8
2004	336	26.5	12.7	28.3
2005	336	25.5	13.2	30.7
2006	321	25.5	12.6	32.1
2007	320	27.0	11.9	23.8
2008	315	26.5	11.9	30.2
2009	293	25.5	11.5	29
2010	283	25.2	11.2	41.3
2011	277	22.7	12.1	36.8
2012	270	23.6	11.3	35.6
2013	371	29.1	12.7	38.3
2014	383	29.2	13.1	41.8
2015	386	29.0	13.3	44
2016	392	30.0	13.0	42.9
2017	412	30.1	13.6	40.3
2018	389	32.0	12.1	42.4
2019	413	32.0	12.9	46.5
2020	409	29.0	14.1	45.2
2021	386	30.0	12.8	42.7
2022	389	32.0	12.1	38.8
2023	344	29.0	11.8	39.8
2024	339	26.0	13.0	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anamosa Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$223 (1.8%)	$12,396 (98.2%)	$12,619

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anamosa Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 164^th of 334 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Middle School)	54.8	60.7	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	54.8	60.7	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Middle School)	48.4	82.3	33.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	48.4	82.3	33.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Middle School)	78.5	72.5	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	78.5	72.5	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Middle School)	79.6	71.4	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	79.6	71.4	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Middle School)	63.2	72.8	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	63.2	72.8	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Middle School)	72.8	72.8
7th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	72.8	72.8
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Middle School)	55.6	76.1	20.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	55.6	76.1	20.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Middle School)	81	76.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	81	76.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	344	16.7%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	1	87.5%
Hispanic	7	18	157.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	390	309	20.8%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.5%	39.8%	6.7%

Schools Near Anamosa Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	339	26	13.0	36.6%	304 (89.7%)	4 (1.2%)	20 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	49.9	197^th of 337 public middle schools	41.5%		56.9	164^th of 334 public middle schools	50.9%	33	60.2	80.3	77.7	69.9	73.5	77.0	72.3	73.1	44.4	68.8	$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	316	23	13.7	34.2%	276 (87.3%)	10 (3.2%)	18 (5.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	66.9	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%		66.1	103^rd of 334 public middle schools	69.2%	4	67.9	74.4	75.3	86.4	69.2	80.8	84.5	83.8	55.1	75.3	$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) 447-3001	646	47	13.7	31.4%	525 (81.3%)	26 (4.0%)	36 (5.6%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.7%)								(n/a)	69.4	84.8			70.0	82.1			58.8
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	403	26	15.6	16.1%	359 (89.1%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	89.6	9^th of 337 public middle schools	97.3%		88.4	7^th of 334 public middle schools	97.9%	2	82.2	92.2	91.4	91.8	85.0	92.2	85.7	93.9	82.2	91.8	$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	605	44	13.7	26.4%	475 (78.5%)	36 (6.0%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%		71.8	75^th of 334 public middle schools	77.5%	13			86.5	86.6			82.3	83.1		74.4	$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) 447-3001	558	37	15.1	20.3%	386 (69.2%)	34 (6.1%)	25 (4.5%)	78 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)								(n/a)	84.8	90.0			84.8	83.8			74.0
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	621	44	14.1	39.9%	514 (82.8%)	28 (4.5%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%		37.4	237^th of 334 public middle schools	29.0%	60	73.6	77.4	76.5	82.8	76.8	76.8	72.1	66.7	55.2	72.4	$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	537	39	13.7	20.9%	377 (70.2%)	33 (6.1%)	31 (5.8%)	67 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%		79.6	40^th of 334 public middle schools	88.0%	32			87.8	86.4			79.1	80.4		73.5	$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	170	11	15.5	18.2%	159 (93.5%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%		45.5	208^th of 334 public middle schools	37.7%	185		87.5	93.9	95.8		98.0	81.6	87.3		74.6	$9,936	$76	$9,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Anamosa Middle School

How many students attend Anamosa Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Anamosa Middle School.

Is Anamosa Middle School a good school?

Anamosa Middle School ranks 197^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Anamosa Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Anamosa Middle School?

Students at Anamosa Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Anamosa Middle School in?

Anamosa Community School District

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