Top Rankings
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,149 students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
2,149 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
15 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,982 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
92%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
169
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,408 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,792
$16,406
Spending / Student
$17,408
$15,982
Best Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Grades: 2-4
| 480 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Grades: 7-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Spruce St
De Soto, IA 50069
(515) 834-2424
De Soto, IA 50069
(515) 834-2424
Grades: 5-6
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Grades: PK-1
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,149 students.
What is the rank of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District is ranked #19 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
92% of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,408 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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