Desoto 73 School District

610 Vineland School Rd
Desoto, MO 63020-2561
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Desoto 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,578 students in Desoto 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Desoto 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,578 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Desoto 73 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#264 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Desoto 73  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desoto 73  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desoto 73  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Desoto 73  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.49
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,395 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
165
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
167
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,686 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Desoto 73  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Desoto 73  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,922
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Desoto 73  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,686
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Desoto 73  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Desoto 73 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Sr. High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
Grades: K-6
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Jr. High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Athena Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3775 Athena School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Ctr.
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Grades: PK
| 165 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,578 students.
What is the rank of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District is ranked #259 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto 73 School District?
93% of Desoto 73 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Desoto 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,686 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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