Desoto Central Middle School
Desoto Central Middle School serves 1,347 students in grades 6-8.
Desoto Central Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Desoto Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Desoto Central Middle School's student population of 1,347 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Desoto Central Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Desoto Central Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #63 out of 825 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 33% | 48% |
| White | 57% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desoto County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Desoto Central Middle School is Desoto Central High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southaven Middle School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Desoto Central Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Southaven Desoto Central Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 58%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 745 students10
0.2 miles
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234 0.2 3-5 745 - Southaven Desoto Central High School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,765 student10
0.3 miles
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612 0.3 9-12 1,765 - Southaven Desoto Central Primary Grades: K-2 | 726 students
2.4 miles
3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300 2.4 K-2 726 - Olive Branch Pleasant Hill Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 1,020 student10
3.2 miles
7686 Pleasant Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-9654 3.2 K-5 1,020 - Southaven Greenbrook Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 533 students
3.3 miles
730 S. Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330 3.3 K-2 533
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