Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School vs West Fork Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 201 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
West Fork Middle School
Sheffield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
161 students
| Measure | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School Sanborn, Iowa | West Fork Middle School Sheffield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 239 | #139 of 239 |
| National rank | #2073 of 15,369 | #2381 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 165 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Sanborn | Sheffield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 74.9).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •West Fork Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 161.
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 West Fork Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School ranks higher (76.6 vs 74.9 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 West Fork Middle School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Sanborn and Sheffield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School: 165. West Fork Middle School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School and West Fork Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is 128th of 239 and West Fork Middle School is 139th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).