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Best Schools in Hartley, IA
Hartley, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,809 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Hartley greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hartley, IA
The top high schools in Hartley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South O'brien Secondary School
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hartley, IA
The top middle schools in Hartley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Middle School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hartley, IA
The top elementary schools in Hartley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
3. Clay Central-everly Elementary
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hartley, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hartley, IA has a total population of 1,959 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hartley, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hartley, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hartley, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hartley, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hartley, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hartley, IA
How many schools are in Hartley, IA?
Hartley, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,809 students in total.
How do schools in Hartley perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Hartley score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Hartley greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hartley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Hartley
2 of 2 schools in Hartley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Hartley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.