The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in English language arts. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Amana Elementary School
Amana Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in the village of Middle Amana, part of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District. It is a regular public school with a small enrollment for its grade band, drawing families from the historic Amana Colonies area and the surrounding rural countryside. The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of students who identify as two or more races, and very small numbers of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that gives a sense of the economic mix but does not place the school in a high-poverty bracket.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, the school posted strong results. Proficiency in English language arts reached a high rate, and math proficiency was also solid, though somewhat lower than reading. Science results are available from an earlier test year and showed a more moderate proficiency rate; because science testing typically occurs at certain grade levels, and the school serves only through fourth grade, this single data point may not fully characterize the program. Across all tested subjects, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Iowa County, placing it in the upper part of the local field. No data on chronic absenteeism or graduation rate is available; the latter is not applicable given that the school does not serve high school grades. A parent may wish to ask the school directly about attendance patterns and any support programs.
Middle Amana itself is the largest of the seven Amana Colonies villages, a National Historic Landmark where heritage tourism and residential life blend. The village is compact and walkable within its own footprint, with historic brick buildings, a woolen mill, bakeries, and museums lining the roads. The school building sits within the southwest block of town, integrated into the village center rather than on a separate campus. Housing values in the area are somewhat above the state median, and the local market has seen moderate appreciation. The population has an older age profile, and the village is constrained by its historic character, so large-scale development is limited. Families moving here tend to be drawn by the small-town feel, the historic setting, and the reputation of the school district.
The parent district, Clear Creek Amana, has made two recent changes relevant to current and incoming families. In late 2024, voters approved a general obligation bond to fund a new intermediate school for grades four and five, along with high school classroom additions and safety upgrades across the district. The bond was structured so the property tax levy rate would not increase, and the new school is expected to open soon. Additionally, starting in the 2023-2024 school year, the district implemented standards-based grading at the secondary level, a shift that separates academic proficiency from behaviors like participation and emphasizes current mastery rather than averaged scores. While this change affects grades six through twelve, it signals the district’s broader approach to assessment and may be of interest to families planning ahead.
Amana Elementary fits families who want a small neighborhood school in a historic village with strong elementary-level academic results, particularly in reading. The setting is quiet and tourism-oriented rather than bustling. The school’s size means individual attention is likely high, and the district is investing in facilities to accommodate growth. Those looking for extensive program offerings, staffing ratios, or discipline data will need to inquire further, as that information was not available in the public records reviewed.
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