Best Schools in DeSoto, IA
DeSoto, IA has a total of 11 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 4,196 students attend DeSoto, IA schools. On average, schools in DeSoto score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, IA
DeSoto, IA has 3 high schools with 1,401 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeSoto score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
1. Adm Senior High School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Winterset Senior High School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
3. Earlham Senior High School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, IA
DeSoto, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,407 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeSoto score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Middle School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Earlham Middle School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
4. Desoto Intermediate School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
5. Winterset Middle School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, IA
DeSoto, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,388 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeSoto score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Earlham Elementary School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
3. Winterset Elementary School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, IA has a total population of 1,532 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeSoto, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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