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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,295 students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,295 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,915
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,301
$16,042
Best Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 2-4 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Adm Middle School
(Math: 82% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Desoto Intermediate School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Spruce St
De Soto, IA 50069
(515) 834-2424
De Soto, IA 50069
(515) 834-2424
Gr: 5-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Gr: PK-1 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 2,295 students.
What is the rank of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District is ranked #16 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
91% of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $16,301 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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