Desoto Intermediate School vs. Dallas Center Elementary School
Should you attend Desoto Intermediate School or Dallas Center Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Dallas Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 5-6, Desoto Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dallas Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-4
Total Students
347 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#256 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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33
Grade 1 Students
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35
Grade 2 Students
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49
Grade 3 Students
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39
Grade 4 Students
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43
Grade 5 Students
166
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Grade 6 Students
181
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
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% White
91%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
