DeSoto Intermediate School vs Okoboji Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 220 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
Okoboji Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
339 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | Okoboji Middle School Milford, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #49 of 239 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 337 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | DeSoto | Milford |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.6 vs 84.1).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Okoboji Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 31.6%).
- •Okoboji Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Okoboji Middle School is the larger school with 339 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 Okoboji Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DeSoto Intermediate School and Okoboji Middle School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between DeSoto and Milford in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Okoboji Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and Okoboji Middle School rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and Okoboji Middle School is 49th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).