DeSoto Intermediate School vs Meadow View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
Meadow View Elementary
Adel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
520 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | Meadow View Elementary Adel, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #179 of 654 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #4062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 337 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | DeSoto | Adel |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 81.7).
- •Meadow View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 20.2%).
- •Meadow View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Meadow View Elementary is the larger school with 520 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 DeSoto Intermediate School better than Meadow View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Intermediate School ranks higher (83.6 vs 81.7 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 DeSoto Intermediate School and Meadow View Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between DeSoto and Adel in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Meadow View Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and Meadow View Elementary rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and Meadow View Elementary is 179th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).