Top Rankings
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 629 students in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
629 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,873 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,835 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,873
$16,596
Spending / Student
$33,835
$16,167
Best Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 3rd St Nw
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Main St.
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Gr: 5-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District is ranked #145 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District?
80% of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,835 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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