Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School vs MFL MarMac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
Sanborn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
165 students
MFL MarMac Middle School
Mcgregor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students
| Measure | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School Sanborn, Iowa | MFL MarMac Middle School Mcgregor, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #128 of 239 | #76 of 239 |
| National rank | #2073 of 15,369 | #1291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 165 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Sanborn | Mcgregor |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MFL MarMac 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 67%).
- •MFL MarMac Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 50.3%).
- •MFL MarMac Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •MFL MarMac Middle School is the larger school with 168 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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School better than MFL MarMac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MFL MarMac 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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School and MFL MarMac Middle School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Sanborn and Mcgregor in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School: 165. MFL MarMac Middle School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School and MFL MarMac Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is 128th of 239 and MFL MarMac Middle School is 76th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).