Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Desoto West Middle 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeSoto West Middle serves the north part of Desoto, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desoto West Middle School's student population of 370 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Motto
'Learning to grow at the highest levels.'
School Rankings
Desoto West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto West Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7467 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto West Middle School's ranking?
Desoto West Middle School is ranked #7467 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Desoto West Middle School?
370 students attend Desoto West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desoto West Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desoto West Middle School?
Desoto West Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto West Middle School offer ?
Desoto West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desoto West Middle School part of?
Desoto West Middle School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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