For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 656 students in De Soto, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, MO are Desoto Jr. High School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in De Soto, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Jr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Gr: 7-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, MO include Desoto Jr. High School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Soto?
2 public middle schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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