ADM Middle School vs DeSoto Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ADM Middle School
Adel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
| Measure | ADM Middle School Adel, Iowa | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #28 of 239 | #53 of 239 |
| National rank | #584 of 15,369 | #937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 352 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| city | Adel | DeSoto |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ADM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 83.6).
- •ADM Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •ADM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •ADM Middle School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 337.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ADM Middle School better than DeSoto Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), ADM Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 83.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ADM Middle School and DeSoto Intermediate School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Adel and DeSoto in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ADM Middle School: 352. DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ADM Middle School and DeSoto Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
ADM Middle School is 28th of 239 and DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).