Top Rankings
Harlan Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,496 students in Harlan Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Harlan Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,496 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Harlan Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
15 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,331 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
100
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,467 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,626
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,467
$15,968
Best Harlan Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Harlan Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,496 students.
What is the rank of Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District is ranked #81 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan Comm School District?
89% of Harlan Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Harlan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,467 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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