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Harlan Intermediate School vs. Tri-center Elementary School

Should you attend Harlan Intermediate School or Tri-center Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harlan Intermediate School
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tri-center Elementary School
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Tri-center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades 3-5, Harlan Intermediate 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 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tri-center Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
324 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harlan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tri-center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harlan Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tri-center Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harlan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tri-center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harlan Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tri-center Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tri-Center Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#529 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#144 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harlan Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tri-center Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harlan Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tri-center Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
-
58
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
59
Grade 3 Students
114
48
Grade 4 Students
109
58
Grade 5 Students
101
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tri-Center Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tri-Center Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tri-Center Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tri-Center Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
85%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tri-Center Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.27
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harlan Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tri-Center Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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