South Hardin Middle School

Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District
200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122
193 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Hardin Middle School, located at 200 E. Chestnut in Hubbard, Iowa, is a key component of the South Hardin Community School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. The school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and a sense of community responsibility.

The school functions as a central hub for the small-town Iowa community, emphasizing strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and community members, highlighting their commitment to transparent communication and student success. By maintaining a focus on core educational values and extracurricular involvement, South Hardin Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps every student reach their full potential within a supportive rural educational setting.
193
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    165 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District
Phone: (641)864-2211
Website: http://www.southhardin.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 71
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio