B+
Above Average
82/100

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 300 N 8th Ave W, Hartley, IA 51346
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 75% · Math 75% proficient · 61st percentile in Iowa
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
208
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%61/100reading 55th percentile, math 68th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% 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 +27 points better 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 proficiency75% (+6 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+5 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+4 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White75%75%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts54th 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 300 N 8th Ave W
City Hartley
ZIP Code 51346
District 1913660
NCES School ID 191366001963
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51346

Understanding the community around Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,042
Per Capita Income $29,602
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $104,600
Median Rent $731
Owner-Occupied 78.1%
Renter-Occupied 21.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.8%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 208
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School has 208 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School serve?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School receive per student?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School receives $18,386 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School in 51346 ▼
Avg Home Value
$179,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
21.9%

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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