DeSoto Intermediate School

Public 5-6

317 Spruce St
De Soto, IA 50069

(515) 834-2424

District: Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,530

Students who attend DeSoto Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

ADM Senior High School

Feeder schools for DeSoto Intermediate School:

Elementary:

Adel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DeSoto Intermediate School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeSoto Intermediate School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare DeSoto Intermediate School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeSoto Intermediate School is $10,530.

Schooldigger Rankings:

DeSoto Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District 30^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DeSoto Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	67.31	184^th	626	70.6%
2013	64.91	222^nd	624	64.4%
2014	73.98	118^th	603	80.4%
2015	75.29	121^st	616	80.4%
2016	63.19	253^rd	599	57.8%
2017	71.88	154^th	574	73.2%
2018	73.54	134^th	567	76.4%
2019	55.68	291^st	603	51.7%
2021	73.20	132^nd	567	76.7%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for DeSoto Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	185	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1989	212	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
1990	214	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1991	324	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1992	324	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1993	324	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1994	324	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	291	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
1996	291	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
1997	278	3	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
1998	267	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
1999	264	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2000	299	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-34	268
2001	268	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2002	255	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2003	255	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2004	249	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	257
2005	251	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2006	257	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	262	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2008	263	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2009	258	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2010	264	2	3	5	1	0	2	0	277
2011	331	3	4	5	0	0	5	0	348
2012	321	1	1	6	0	0	6	0	335
2013	317	0	0	7	1	0	4	0	329
2014	324	2	0	9	1	0	6	0	342
2015	340	0	4	13	1	0	7	0	365
2016	386	0	6	9	0	0	9	0	410
2017	404	0	7	13	0	0	8	0	432
2018	431	1	5	9	0	0	8	0	454
2019	428	2	5	16	2	0	6	0	459
2020	464	3	4	15	2	1	10	0	499
2021	450	2	4	15	2	0	12	0	485
2022	314	3	2	13	2	0	10	0	344
2023	315	3	3	12	1	0	13	0	347
2024	288	3	4	23	0	0	15	0	333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeSoto Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	187	13.8	13.5	19.3
1989	216	1.4	154.2	12.5
1990	216	15.0	14.4	12
1991	328	21.0	15.6	10.7
1992	329	23.0	14.3	12.8
1993	329	21.9	15.0	13.7
1994	330	20.4	16.2	11.5
1995	296	22.6	13.1	6.4
1996	296	22.6	13.1	6.4
1997	287	21.5	13.3	7.7
1998	272	20.0	13.6	9.9
1999	265	20.9	12.7	15.1
2000	268	19.9	13.5	18.2
2001	271	20.4	13.3	20.7
2002	263	21.1	12.5	18.3
2003	263	21.1	12.5	18.3
2004	257	20.1	12.8	20.2
2005	256	20.1	12.7	15.6
2006	263	19.3	13.6	16.7
2007	266	20.8	12.8	18.8
2008	270	20.8	13.0	17.4
2009	265	20.7	12.8	16.6
2010	277	19.9	13.9	19.1
2011	348	27.1	12.8	23
2012	335	23.5	14.2	24.8
2013	329	23.9	13.7	24.3
2014	342	24.3	14.0	27.2
2015	365	27.0	13.5	23.6
2016	410	30.0	13.6	25.6
2017	432	28.6	15.1	19.7
2018	454	32.1	14.1	17.8
2019	459	31.2	14.6	22.4
2020	499	31.2	15.9	19.6
2021	485	33.3	14.5	18.4
2022	344	23.6	14.5	19.2
2023	347	24.0	14.4	20.2
2024	333	25.0	13.3	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeSoto Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	187	13.8	13.5	19.3
1989	216	1.4	154.2	12.5
1990	216	15.0	14.4	12
1991	328	21.0	15.6	10.7
1992	329	23.0	14.3	12.8
1993	329	21.9	15.0	13.7
1994	330	20.4	16.2	11.5
1995	296	22.6	13.1	6.4
1996	296	22.6	13.1	6.4
1997	287	21.5	13.3	7.7
1998	272	20.0	13.6	9.9
1999	265	20.9	12.7	15.1
2000	268	19.9	13.5	18.2
2001	271	20.4	13.3	20.7
2002	263	21.1	12.5	18.3
2003	263	21.1	12.5	18.3
2004	257	20.1	12.8	20.2
2005	256	20.1	12.7	15.6
2006	263	19.3	13.6	16.7
2007	266	20.8	12.8	18.8
2008	270	20.8	13.0	17.4
2009	265	20.7	12.8	16.6
2010	277	19.9	13.9	19.1
2011	348	27.1	12.8	23
2012	335	23.5	14.2	24.8
2013	329	23.9	13.7	24.3
2014	342	24.3	14.0	27.2
2015	365	27.0	13.5	23.6
2016	410	30.0	13.6	25.6
2017	432	28.6	15.1	19.7
2018	454	32.1	14.1	17.8
2019	459	31.2	14.6	22.4
2020	499	31.2	15.9	19.6
2021	485	33.3	14.5	18.4
2022	344	23.6	14.5	19.2
2023	347	24.0	14.4	20.2
2024	333	25.0	13.3	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeSoto Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$359 (3.4%)	$10,171 (96.6%)	$10,530

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeSoto Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeSoto Intermediate School)	70.7	85.9	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	70.7	85.9	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeSoto Intermediate School)	68.7	84.1	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	68.7	84.1	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	459	347	24.4%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	16	12	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	315	26.4%
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	20.2%	2.3%

Schools Near DeSoto Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
DeSoto Intermediate School	Public	5-6	317 Spruce St	De Soto	50069	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 834-2424	333	25	13.3	22.5%	288 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (6.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	91.1	91.4			87.3	85.8			85.4		$10,530	$359	$10,171
Van Meter Middle School	Public	6-8	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	241	7	36.4	7.1%	224 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%		91.3	4^th of 334 public middle schools	98.8%	2		94.3	95.8	90.4		87.4	93.0	90.4		90.4	$7,390	$259	$7,131
ADM Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-3490	344	25	13.9	18.9%	318 (92.4%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		81.7	31^st of 334 public middle schools	90.7%	55			90.4	91.4			74.4	74.2		72.2	$10,460	$110	$10,351
Earlham Middle School	Public	6-8	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2214	136	7	20.1	19.9%	126 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	63	128^th of 337 public middle schools	62.0%		51.3	184^th of 334 public middle schools	44.9%	56		78.8	73.8	78.4		82.7	73.8	86.5		78.4	$13,748	$102	$13,646
South Middle School	Public	6-7	2350 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3222	913	62	14.6	25.8%	597 (65.4%)	76 (8.3%)	66 (7.2%)	104 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.6%)	69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		63	123^rd of 334 public middle schools	63.2%	35		83.0	86.0			82.2	74.2				$12,239	$285	$11,954
Trailridge School	Public	6-7	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	440	10	46.1	9.5%	342 (77.7%)	25 (5.7%)	19 (4.3%)	34 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)		86.0	91.9			93.0	87.2
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-7	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	701	60	11.6	15.8%	530 (75.6%)	36 (5.1%)	51 (7.3%)	42 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.0%)	77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%		84.3	19^th of 334 public middle schools	94.3%	27		85.5	89.6			81.9	81.2				$11,676	$209	$11,466
West Central Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1375 High St.	Redfield	50233	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 833-2331	189	14	13.5	40.2%	161 (85.2%)	2 (1.1%)	20 (10.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)											$12,731	$884	$11,847
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Vine Street	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 992-4343	537	37	14.4	17.7%	462 (86.0%)	27 (5.0%)	26 (4.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)	82.6	92.8			81.1	87.2			68.7		$11,420	$262	$11,159
Dc-G Oak View	Public	7-8	1300 SW County Line Rd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0105	565	35	16.0	19.3%	498 (88.1%)	27 (4.8%)	16 (2.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	79.6	39^th of 337 public middle schools	88.4%		80.7	34^th of 334 public middle schools	89.8%	5			87.6	90.2			79.7	82.8		82.1	$11,541	$246	$11,295

Frequently Asked Questions about DeSoto Intermediate School

What district is DeSoto Intermediate School in?

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

What high school do graduates of DeSoto Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend DeSoto Intermediate School usually go on to attend ADM Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of DeSoto Intermediate School?

Students at DeSoto Intermediate School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend DeSoto Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended DeSoto Intermediate School.

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