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Iowa Connections Academy Middle School

807 Third St, Anita, IA 50020 · (712) 581-0200 · Cass County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL308 STUDENTS
Enrollment
308
Middle
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 400
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
148 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
59
Grade 7
90
Grade 8
159
Student demographics
White
22272%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
4013%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 14%
Black
114%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Asian
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
258%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15550%
Female
15350%

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Test scores

ISASP 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
74.8%
IA avg 73.6% . +5.9pp since 2023
Math
51.4%
IA avg 70.9% . -1.4pp since 2023
Source: ISASP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
308
+187 (+155%) vs 2017
% White
72%
was 79%
% Hispanic
13%
was 11%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Iowa Connections Academy Middle School

Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is a junior high of compact scale in Anita, Iowa, operated by CAM Comm School District, instructing 308 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Iowa's public schools average about 400 students each, so Iowa Connections Academy Middle School sits 23% leaner than that benchmark.

CAM Comm School District comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,950 students; Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School shows that the largest single group is White, at 72% of enrollment. The remainder consists of 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Black, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 95% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Around 48% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Cass County put the typical household earns roughly $63,013 per year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is one of 13 public schools in Cass County (combined enrollment of about 3,957 students).

Iowa Connections Academy High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Iowa Connections Academy Middle School.

The campus sits in a small-town setting. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 155%: 121 students in 2018 compared to 308 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 79% to 72% across the same window.

On this page, the feed for Iowa Connections Academy Middle School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cass County at a glance

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Population
13,096
Census ACS
Median income
$63,013
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,957 students

Quick facts

School name
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
District
CAM Comm School District
Address
807 Third St, Anita, IA 50020
Phone
(712) 581-0200
County
Cass County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
308
Teachers (FTE)
0
Free/Reduced lunch
148 (48%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
190594002176
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in CAM Comm School District
Other schools in Anita
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Frequently asked questions

About Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Iowa Connections Academy Middle School?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School enrolls approximately 308 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Iowa Connections Academy Middle School serve?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Iowa Connections Academy Middle School have?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School employs 0 FTE teachers.
How diverse is Iowa Connections Academy Middle School?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School reports a student body of 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Iowa Connections Academy Middle School public or private?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CAM Comm School District.
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