DeSoto Intermediate School vs Van Meter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.8 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
Van Meter Elementary School
Van Meter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | Van Meter Elementary School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #47 of 654 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #1375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | DeSoto | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Meter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 83.6).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 20.2%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Van Meter Elementary School is the larger school with 578 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 Van Meter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Meter Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 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 DeSoto Intermediate School and Van Meter Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between DeSoto and Van Meter in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Van Meter Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and Van Meter Elementary School rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and Van Meter Elementary School is 47th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).