Serving 165 students in grades 5-8, Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School serves the entire school district in Sanborn, IA, covering an area of approximately 234.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 17 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School's student population of 165 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School is ranked #566 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School?
165 students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School offer ?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School part of?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School is part of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District.
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