HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District school district, located in Sanborn, IA with about 193 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School at (712) 930-3281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.