Despite the size disparity between the De Soto School District and powerhouse districts such as Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley, De Soto is a Johnson County district where education expectations are high even if resources are fewer.
When Mary Wolarik entered the Sunrise Point Elementary School cafeteria to critique its school lunch, she brought more to the table than her expertise as a dietitian. She brought her experience as a parent.
| Met math participation | ✔ |
| Met math performance | ✔ |
| Met reading participation | ✔ |
| Met reading performance | ✔ |
| Achieved Adequate Yearly Progress | ✔ |
| Adequate Yearly Progress in reading | ✔ |
| Adequate Yearly Progress in math | ✔ |
| Adequate Yearly Progress in other | ✔ |