Desoto Middle School
Tel:
(863)494-4133
- Desoto Middle School serves 1,100 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Desoto Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Desoto Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,100 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Desoto Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Desoto Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3216 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 32% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 41% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desoto School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Desoto Middle School is Desoto Virtual Franchise (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arcadia Desoto Virtual Franchise Grades: K-12
0.2 miles
530 Lasolona Ave Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)494-4222 0.2 K-12 n/a - Arcadia Hospital And Homebound Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 2 students
0.2 miles
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)993-1333 0.2 K-12 2 - Arcadia Reduced Services Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 1 students
0.2 miles
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)993-1333 0.2 K-12 1 - Arcadia Desoto County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1202 students
0.6 miles
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)494-3434 0.6 9-12 1202 - Arcadia Memorial Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 991 students
0.7 miles
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)494-0755 0.7 K-5 991
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