Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
509 Main St.
Sanborn, IA 51248
165 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) Middle School, located in Sanborn, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school operates as part of a district committed to small-town values and individualized student attention. Through its online portal, HMS maintains open lines of communication with families, ensuring that parents are informed of academic progress, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the community of Sanborn, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School strives to create a supportive, rigorous, and inclusive learning atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and personal success.
165
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (15.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
Phone: (712)930-3281
Website: http://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sheldon Middle School
Sheldon Comm School District
312 Students
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201 (8.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th