Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District

215 N. 11th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,295 students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,295 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#18 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
21 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,084 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
73
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
178
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,915
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,301
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Grades: 2-4
| 523 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Spruce St
De Soto, IA 50069
(515) 834-2424
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Grades: PK-1
| 413 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,295 students.
What is the rank of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District is ranked #19 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
91% of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,301 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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