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Best Schools in DeSoto, IA
DeSoto, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,648 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, IA
The top high schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Earlham Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
4. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, IA
The top middle schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Desoto Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
4. Earlham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
5. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
6. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, IA
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
3. Earlham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
5. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSoto, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, IA
How many schools are in DeSoto, IA?
DeSoto, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,648 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in DeSoto score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Desoto
1 of 1 schools in Desoto carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Desoto. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.