North Desoto Middle School 6-8
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 serves 586 students in grades 6-8.
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Desoto Middle School 6-8's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
70%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
3%
9%

Black
20%
42%

White
72%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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