Harlan Community Middle School

Harlan Comm School District
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
342 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harlan Community Middle School, located at 2108 Durant Street in Harlan, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Harlan Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the middle school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory classes.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by promoting responsibility, critical thinking, and collaboration. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere in the heart of Harlan, the administration and faculty work to ensure that each student has access to the resources needed for success. Whether through classroom instruction or participation in school-wide programs, the middle school remains committed to the district’s broader mission of "Excellence in Education" and cultivating a positive learning culture for the local community.
342
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    301 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harlan Comm School District
Phone: (712)755-3196
Website: http://www.harlan.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 101
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 117
Gender Ratio