Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) serves 19 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)'s student population of 19 students has grown by 850% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
54%
Black
74%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
19 students attend Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) offer ?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) part of?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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