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).
Desoto Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Intermediate School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Desoto Intermediate School?
347 students attend Desoto Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Desoto Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Intermediate School?
Desoto Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto Intermediate School offer ?
Desoto Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Intermediate School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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