Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School's student population of 204 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School's ranking?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School is ranked #268 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School?
The graduation rate of Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School?
204 students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School offer ?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School part of?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School is part of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District.
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