The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Math. The lowest is 71% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill serves the early elementary grades, from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, in the Anamosa Community School District. As a building that covers only the youngest students, it does not have a graduation rate or high school outcomes, because those measures do not apply to its grade band. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet.
Academically, state assessment results are available for the third- and fourth-grade students tested in math and English language arts. In math, a substantial majority of students met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, a solid majority also reached proficiency, though the share was lower than in math. When compared across the small set of districts in Jones County, Strawberry Hill’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed in the top quartile. Only one year of testing data was available, so no trend in performance could be established. Families should note that these results reflect a single snapshot and cover only the grades that take the state test.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of household income level. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners were not reported. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of special education services and English language support.
Strawberry Hill is part of the Anamosa Community School District, which serves the town of Anamosa, the county seat of Jones County. Anamosa is a small rural community with a compact downtown that includes the courthouse, a public library described as a new building, small businesses, and dining. The Wapsipinicon River runs through town, and Wapsipinicon State Park sits on the southwest edge. The Anamosa State Penitentiary is a major local institution and employer. The town’s economy also includes Weber Stone Company, a limestone quarrying business. Significant changes in recent years include the closure of J&P Cycles and the National Motorcycle Museum, both of which had been notable local draws. The town’s population grew modestly between the 2020 census and a 2025 estimate. A downtown Streetscapes project has improved sidewalks and storefronts, and new businesses have been opening.
Housing values in the area are above the state median, though below the national median. The typical level of home prices and mortgage rates at the time of this writing suggests an affordability picture that families may want to assess against their own budget.
The district brief turned up no recent changes, such as referenda, curriculum shifts, or construction projects, that would clearly affect a parent’s day-to-day experience. That absence does not mean nothing is happening, just that nothing rose to the level of a widely reported lasting impact. Families may want to check the district website or attend a school board meeting for current plans.
Strawberry Hill is a school focused on the early grades in a small, rural county seat with a stable population and a mix of institutional and small-town employers. The academic picture from the one available year is positive, particularly in math, with proficiency levels that sit near the top among the county’s districts. The school’s composition and setting are what they are; a family deciding whether it fits should weigh the early-elementary focus, the modest economic diversity of the student body, and the character of Anamosa itself. The lack of multi-year data and missing special population counts are gaps that a prospective parent may want to explore by speaking with the school directly.
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