Serving 333 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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?
333 students attend Desoto Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Desoto Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Desoto Intermediate School?
Desoto Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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