Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School vs Sheldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 14 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
Sheldon Middle School
Sheldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
| Measure | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School Sanborn, Iowa | Sheldon Middle School Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #128 of 239 | #59 of 239 |
| National rank | #2073 of 15,369 | #1009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 165 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Sanborn | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheldon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 76.6).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 50.3%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Sheldon Middle School is the larger school with 312 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 Sheldon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheldon Middle School ranks higher (83.2 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 Sheldon Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Sanborn and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School: 165. Sheldon Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School and Sheldon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is 128th of 239 and Sheldon Middle School is 59th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).