D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School (Closed 2016)

620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 811 students in grades 9, D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
811 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
64%
73%
(14-15)
66%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
14%
52%
Black
(15-16)
84%
13%
White
(15-16)
2%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School?
811 students attend D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School?
D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School offer ?
D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School part of?
D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.

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