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Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
2,254
Students
$14,398
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
18.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,254 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,398 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adel Elementary SchoolPK–01393
Meadow View Elementary02–04520
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADM Middle School07–08343
DeSoto Intermediate School05–06347
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ADM Senior High School09–12651
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,398Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
40%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
39.6%
Federal
8.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,254
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District?
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,254 students.
What is the graduation rate for Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District spend per student?
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District spends $14,398 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District?
19% of students in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District?
No, Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District serve?
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.