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South Hardin Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

267^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 22% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

South Hardin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District, located in Hubbard, Iowa. With 194 students, the school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 72 out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to a current ranking of 267 out of 344 in 2024-2025.

One of the key issues facing South Hardin Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.8% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. When compared to nearby schools like Riverbend Middle School, Roland-Story Middle School, and BCLUW Middle School, it becomes clear that South Hardin is underperforming.

The school's declining performance over time, coupled with its relatively high percentage of students (46.35% to 50.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the leadership and the Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop a comprehensive plan to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.

196

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,746

Per pupil spending ?

41.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122

(641) 864-2211

District: Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District

Feeder schools for South Hardin Middle School:

Elementary:

Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2015 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Iowa avg74%

267^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 313Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	267 of 344	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	254 of 337	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.0	241 of 334	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.4	186 of 337	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.7	197 of 324	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	209 of 342	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.0	135 of 318	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.6	142 of 327	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.4	72 of 343	79.0%	★★★★☆
2015	59.9	148 of 349	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.5	176 of 337	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.7	216 of 350	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.3	114 of 349	67.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%~ state avg

English Language Arts68%-8 vs state

Science62%-8 vs state

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Schools Near South Hardin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Hardin Middle School	Public	6-8	200 E. Chestnut	Hubbard	50122	Hardin County	Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 864-2211	196	15	13.1	41.3%	175 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	34.2	267^th of 344 public middle schools	22.4%		34.9	254^th of 337 public middle schools	24.6%	13		69.0	63.5	70.8		75.9	73.0	71.9		62.5	$14,746	$171	$14,575
BCLUW Middle School	Public	5-8	704 Commercial St	Union	50258	Hardin County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 486-5371	132	12	11.0	50.0%	120 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.8%)	61.1	136^th of 344 public middle schools	60.5%					(n/a)	45.0	79.2	83.9	77.1	61.0	79.2	90.3	77.1	57.5	71.4	$12,506	$258	$12,248
Roland-Story Middle School	Public	5-8	206 S Main St	Roland	50236	Story County	Roland-Story Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 388-4348	331	20	16.2	20.5%	304 (91.8%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.7%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	83.1	22^nd of 344 public middle schools	93.6%		91.1	3^rd of 337 public middle schools	99.1%	19	81.7	84.6	87.9	92.4	87.1	88.5	86.4	87.0	74.2	87.9	$10,323	$139	$10,183
Riverbend Middle School	Public	6-8	1124 Union St.	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6430	257	20	12.5	41.2%	216 (84.0%)	3 (1.2%)	35 (13.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	67.2	103^rd of 344 public middle schools	70.1%		69.2	93^rd of 337 public middle schools	72.4%	10		80.0	85.9	86.7		68.6	85.9	78.3		79.5	$11,292	$148	$11,144

Frequently Asked Questions about South Hardin Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South Hardin Middle School?

Students at South Hardin Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is South Hardin Middle School in?

Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District

How many students attend South Hardin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 196 students attended South Hardin Middle School.

Is South Hardin Middle School a good school?

South Hardin Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Iowa middle schools.

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