Serving 339 students in grades 5-8, Anamosa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anamosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Anamosa Middle School's student population of 339 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anamosa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anamosa Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anamosa Middle School's ranking?
Anamosa Middle School is ranked #973 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Anamosa Middle School often compared to?
Anamosa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monticello Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Anamosa Middle School?
339 students attend Anamosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Anamosa Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anamosa Middle School?
Anamosa Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anamosa Middle School offer ?
Anamosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anamosa Middle School part of?
Anamosa Middle School is part of Anamosa Comm School District.
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