Desoto Middle School, FL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
How Desoto Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score14
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desoto Middle School
1,031Students
100%Low-Income Students
51Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 32% | 14% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 15% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 30% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desoto Middle School
36%Math Proficiency
35%Reading Proficiency
36%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38% | 57% | 50% |
| Male | 34% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 36% | 53% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 53% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 36% | 57% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 30% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 30% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 14% | 41% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 49% | 39% |
| Migrant | 27% | 44% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 17% | 31% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desoto Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | FL | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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