Alburnett Middle School vs Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 350 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alburnett Middle School
Alburnett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
Sanborn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
165 students
| Measure | Alburnett Middle School Alburnett, Iowa | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School Sanborn, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 239 | #128 of 239 |
| National rank | #1279 of 15,369 | #2073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 169 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Alburnett | Sanborn |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alburnett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 76.6).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Alburnett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.9).
- •Alburnett Middle School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alburnett Middle School better than Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alburnett Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 76.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alburnett Middle School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School?
About 350 km in a straight line, between Alburnett and Sanborn in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alburnett Middle School: 169. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alburnett Middle School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alburnett Middle School is 75th of 239 and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is 128th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).