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#417 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 33% in state

Adm Senior High School

High School · Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Adel, IA

An Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

801 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003

  • Math 88% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 95% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.5% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation22.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,402
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Adm Senior High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency88%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency95%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
88%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Adm Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,643

Median home value

$380,800

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

44.7%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.4% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adm Senior High School is listed in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adm Senior High School

Adm Senior High School is a public high school in Adel, IA, part of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, serving approximately 682 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adm Senior High School

What grades does Adm Senior High School serve?

Adm Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Adm Senior High School?

Adm Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adm Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Adm Senior High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adm Senior High School rank in IA?

Adm Senior High School ranks #417 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Adm Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Adm Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adm Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adm Senior High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Adm Senior High School a charter school?

No, Adm Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adm Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Adm Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adm Senior High School?

20.4% of students at Adm Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
682
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 50003)
9,536
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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