Enrollment
352
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adel, IA
Adm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190315001986
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adm Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Adel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adm Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adm Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adm Middle School
Adm Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Adel, Iowa, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Iowa average.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students) and Meadow View Elementary (520 students) alongside Adm Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adm Middle School compares
Adm Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Adm Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District, which includes Adm Middle School.
$10,790
Per student
-16%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 52.1%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adm Middle School
How many students attend Adm Middle School?
Adm Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adel, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adm Middle School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adm Middle School?
16.9% of students at Adm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adm Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Adel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adm Middle School?
Adm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adm Middle School rank among public schools in Adel?
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Adel on the city page.
Is Adm Middle School a good school?
Adm Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Adm Middle School, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students), Meadow View Elementary (520 students), and Adel Elementary School (403 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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