For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,568 students in Desoto School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Desoto School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
4,568 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Desoto School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,304 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
36%
# Black Students
522 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
1,580 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
35%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
331
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
359
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
451
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
372
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
353
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,929 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,677
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,929
$11,783
Best Desoto School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #55.
Desoto Virtual Franchise
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Nocatee Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4846 Sw Shores Ave
Nocatee, FL 34268
(863) 494-4511
Nocatee, FL 34268
(863) 494-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 Lasolona Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4222
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4222
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto School District?
Desoto School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,568 students.
What is the rank of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District is ranked #68 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto School District?
50% of Desoto School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Desoto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,929 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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