DeSoto Intermediate School vs Van Meter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Van Meter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | Van Meter Middle School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #45 of 239 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 36.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| city | DeSoto | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.6 vs 84.5).
- •Van Meter Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Van Meter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Van Meter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 20.2%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 36.0).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 252.
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 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 Van Meter Middle 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 Middle School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and Van Meter Middle School rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and Van Meter Middle School is 45th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).