C+
Average
69/100

Harlan Intermediate School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1401 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Iowa
Growth
B
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
324
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +22 pts, math +16 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading +9 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1401 19th St
City Harlan
ZIP Code 51537
District 1913500
NCES School ID 191350000826
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51537

Understanding the community around Harlan Intermediate School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,615
Per Capita Income $38,464
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,600
Median Rent $1,036
Owner-Occupied 73.6%
Renter-Occupied 26.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harlan Intermediate School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.9%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 324
Teachers (FTE) 20.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harlan Intermediate School?
Harlan Intermediate School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harlan Intermediate School?
Harlan Intermediate School has 324 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Harlan Intermediate School serve?
Harlan Intermediate School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harlan Intermediate School receive per student?
Harlan Intermediate School receives $13,036 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harlan Intermediate School in 51537 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,348
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
26.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026