Excellent
#185 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 14% in state
Desoto Intermediate School
Middle School · Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Desoto, IA
An Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
317 Spruce St, Desoto, IA 50069
- Math 89% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desoto Intermediate School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desoto Intermediate 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,208
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Desoto Intermediate School is listed in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Intermediate School
Desoto Intermediate School is a public middle school in Desoto, IA, part of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Intermediate School
What grades does Desoto Intermediate School serve?
Desoto Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Desoto Intermediate School?
Desoto Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Intermediate School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Intermediate School rank in IA?
Desoto Intermediate School ranks #185 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Desoto Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Desoto Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desoto Intermediate School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desoto Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Desoto Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Desoto Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Intermediate School?
22.5% of students at Desoto Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (515) 834-2424
- Area population (ZIP 50069)
- 1,024
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
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 50069; 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
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