Summary:
The city of Sanborn, Iowa is home to a single middle school, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. As the only middle school in the area, it is the primary educational option for families in Sanborn. The school is part of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District, which is ranked 94 out of 311 school districts in Iowa and has a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates exceeding the state average across all grade levels. The school also performs well in Mathematics, with proficiency rates above the state average in grades 6-7. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are below the state average in grades 5 and 8, and its Science proficiency rates are slightly below the state average in both grade 5 and grade 8, indicating potential areas for improvement.
The school faces some challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a relatively high percentage of students (50.57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's per-student spending is higher than the national average, suggesting a commitment to providing resources and support for its students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 123 out of 324 Iowa middle schools to 206 out of 337, which may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement.
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