ADM Middle School

Q: Is ADM Middle School a good school?

ADM Middle School ranks 86 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

ADM Middle School is a public middle school located in Adel, Iowa, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District, which is ranked 30th out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ADM Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 15th and 86th out of 337 middle schools over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 90.4% of 7th graders and 91.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 77.3% and 77.5%, respectively. The school's performance is also significantly higher than the district average, indicating that ADM Middle School is a high-performing school within the Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Indian Hills Junior High School and Dc-G Oak View, ADM Middle School stands out as a high-performing school with consistently strong academic results. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and relatively low percentage of students from low-income families may be areas for the school to consider addressing in order to better serve the needs of all students in the community.

Detail:

Public 7-8

801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003

(515) 993-3490

District: Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,460

Students who attend ADM Middle School usually attend:

High:

ADM Senior High School

Feeder schools for ADM Middle School:

Elementary:

Adel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ADM Middle School ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ADM Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare ADM Middle School employs 24.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at ADM Middle School is $10,460.

Schooldigger Rankings:

ADM Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks ADM Middle School 86^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See ADM Middle School in the ranking list.)

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District 30^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ADM Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	80.84	20^th	349	94.3%
2013	78.83	28^th	350	92.0%
2014	84.95	15^th	337	95.5%
2015	83.17	21^st	349	94.0%
2016	81.77	33^rd	343	90.4%
2017	80.48	29^th	327	91.1%
2018	80.89	29^th	318	90.9%
2019	71.28	73^rd	342	78.7%
2021	76.09	56^th	324	82.7%
2022	84.80	22^nd	337	93.5%
2023	81.74	31^st	334	90.7%
2024	69.92	86^th	337	74.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

This school is amazing. So supportive and has such desire to create great people out of our kids! Close Quote

Enrollment information for ADM Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	285	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1989	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
1990	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1991	345	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	348
1992	384	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	390
1993	383	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	386
1994	377	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	381
1995	378	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	382
1996	378	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	382
1997	387	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	393
1998	395	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	402
1999	362	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	370
2000	345	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	354
2001	329	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	339
2002	357	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
2003	357	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
2004	359	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	367
2005	330	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	341
2006	346	3	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	358
2007	226	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	233
2008	209	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
2009	225	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	229
2010	231	0	2	5	0	0	2	240
2011	330	0	3	7	1	0	2	343
2012	329	1	2	7	1	0	2	342
2013	343	1	2	11	1	0	4	362
2014	350	2	1	6	1	0	3	363
2015	339	1	0	4	0	0	6	350
2016	347	0	0	7	1	0	4	359
2017	358	0	0	11	1	0	6	376
2018	381	0	3	13	1	0	8	406
2019	416	1	4	13	0	0	8	442
2020	445	4	7	19	1	0	7	483
2021	470	1	6	11	1	1	6	496
2022	315	4	5	12	1	1	4	342
2023	313	2	3	17	1	1	6	343
2024	318	3	2	11	0	0	10	344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ADM Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	287	18.7	15.3	14.3
1989	265	19.7	13.4	10.9
1990	283	20.8	13.6	0
1991	348	23.3	14.9	9.2
1992	390	25.0	15.6	10
1993	386	25.3	15.3	9.8
1994	381	25.5	14.9	7.1
1995	382	25.4	15.0	9.2
1996	382	25.4	15.0	9.2
1997	393	25.8	15.2	10.2
1998	402	26.5	15.2	10.9
1999	370	26.0	14.2	10
2000	354	24.6	14.4	12.7
2001	339	24.0	14.1	13.6
2002	364	24.7	14.7	19.2
2003	364	24.7	14.7	19.2
2004	367	25.6	14.3	24
2005	341	25.9	13.2	19.1
2006	358	26.2	13.7	18.7
2007	233	18.0	12.9	18.9
2008	211	17.9	11.8	20.9
2009	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
2010	240	18.2	13.1	26.3
2011	343	24.6	13.9	25.1
2012	342	25.5	13.3	25.4
2013	362	26.4	13.6	24
2014	363	26.5	13.6	23.4
2015	350	27.0	12.9	22.3
2016	359	27.0	13.2	22.3
2017	376	25.5	14.7	26.6
2018	406	26.1	15.5	17.7
2019	442	27.1	16.2	21.7
2020	483	28.1	17.1	22.2
2021	496	29.1	17.0	20.6
2022	342	22.4	15.2	19
2023	343	22.7	15.0	20.4
2024	344	24.6	13.9	18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio ADM Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	287	18.7	15.3	14.3
1989	265	19.7	13.4	10.9
1990	283	20.8	13.6	0
1991	348	23.3	14.9	9.2
1992	390	25.0	15.6	10
1993	386	25.3	15.3	9.8
1994	381	25.5	14.9	7.1
1995	382	25.4	15.0	9.2
1996	382	25.4	15.0	9.2
1997	393	25.8	15.2	10.2
1998	402	26.5	15.2	10.9
1999	370	26.0	14.2	10
2000	354	24.6	14.4	12.7
2001	339	24.0	14.1	13.6
2002	364	24.7	14.7	19.2
2003	364	24.7	14.7	19.2
2004	367	25.6	14.3	24
2005	341	25.9	13.2	19.1
2006	358	26.2	13.7	18.7
2007	233	18.0	12.9	18.9
2008	211	17.9	11.8	20.9
2009	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
2010	240	18.2	13.1	26.3
2011	343	24.6	13.9	25.1
2012	342	25.5	13.3	25.4
2013	362	26.4	13.6	24
2014	363	26.5	13.6	23.4
2015	350	27.0	12.9	22.3
2016	359	27.0	13.2	22.3
2017	376	25.5	14.7	26.6
2018	406	26.1	15.5	17.7
2019	442	27.1	16.2	21.7
2020	483	28.1	17.1	22.2
2021	496	29.1	17.0	20.6
2022	342	22.4	15.2	19
2023	343	22.7	15.0	20.4
2024	344	24.6	13.9	18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for ADM Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$110 (1.1%)	$10,351 (99.0%)	$10,460

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ADM Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 31^st of 334 Middle schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (ADM Middle School)	78.8	85.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	78.8	85.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (ADM Middle School)	74.8	76.7	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	74.8	76.7	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (ADM Middle School)	76.1	93.5	17.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	76.1	93.5	17.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (ADM Middle School)	83.6	87.6	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District)	83.6	87.6	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	343	22.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	13	17	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	416	313	24.8%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	20.4%	1.3%

Schools Near ADM Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ADM Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-3490	344	25	13.9	18.9%	318 (92.4%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		81.7	31^st of 334 public middle schools	90.7%	55			90.4	91.4			74.4	74.2		72.2	$10,460	$110	$10,351
DeSoto Intermediate School	Public	5-6	317 Spruce St	De Soto	50069	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 834-2424	333	25	13.3	22.5%	288 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (6.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	91.1	91.4			87.3	85.8			85.4		$10,530	$359	$10,171
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Vine Street	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 992-4343	537	37	14.4	17.7%	462 (86.0%)	27 (5.0%)	26 (4.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)	82.6	92.8			81.1	87.2			68.7		$11,420	$262	$11,159
Trailridge School	Public	6-7	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	440	10	46.1	9.5%	342 (77.7%)	25 (5.7%)	19 (4.3%)	34 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)		86.0	91.9			93.0	87.2
Van Meter Middle School	Public	6-8	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	241	7	36.4	7.1%	224 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%		91.3	4^th of 334 public middle schools	98.8%	2		94.3	95.8	90.4		87.4	93.0	90.4		90.4	$7,390	$259	$7,131
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-7	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	701	60	11.6	15.8%	530 (75.6%)	36 (5.1%)	51 (7.3%)	42 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.0%)	77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%		84.3	19^th of 334 public middle schools	94.3%	27		85.5	89.6			81.9	81.2				$11,676	$209	$11,466
South Middle School	Public	6-7	2350 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3222	913	62	14.6	25.8%	597 (65.4%)	76 (8.3%)	66 (7.2%)	104 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.6%)	69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		63	123^rd of 334 public middle schools	63.2%	35		83.0	86.0			82.2	74.2				$12,239	$285	$11,954
West Central Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1375 High St.	Redfield	50233	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 833-2331	189	14	13.5	40.2%	161 (85.2%)	2 (1.1%)	20 (10.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)											$12,731	$884	$11,847
Earlham Middle School	Public	6-8	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2214	136	7	20.1	19.9%	126 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	63	128^th of 337 public middle schools	62.0%		51.3	184^th of 334 public middle schools	44.9%	56		78.8	73.8	78.4		82.7	73.8	86.5		78.4	$13,748	$102	$13,646
Dc-G Oak View	Public	7-8	1300 SW County Line Rd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-0105	565	35	16.0	19.3%	498 (88.1%)	27 (4.8%)	16 (2.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.5%)	79.6	39^th of 337 public middle schools	88.4%		80.7	34^th of 334 public middle schools	89.8%	5			87.6	90.2			79.7	82.8		82.1	$11,541	$246	$11,295

Frequently Asked Questions about ADM Middle School

How many students attend ADM Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended ADM Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of ADM Middle School?

Students at ADM Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is ADM Middle School a good school?

ADM Middle School ranks 86^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is ADM Middle School in?

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

What high school do graduates of ADM Middle School attend?

Students who attend ADM Middle School usually go on to attend ADM Senior High School

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