Top Rankings
Desoto 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,464 students in Desoto 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Desoto 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,459 Schools
# Students
2,464 Students
885,268 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
70,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Desoto 73 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,520
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,181
$14,008
Best Desoto 73 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Sr. High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
Gr: K-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Athena Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3775 Athena School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Desoto Jr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,464 students.
What is the rank of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District is ranked #144 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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 12:1, which is lower 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 $11,181 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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