North Desoto Middle School 6-8
Tel:
(318)925-4520
- North Desoto Middle School 6-8 serves 593 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- North Desoto Middle School 6-8's student population of 593 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Desoto Middle School 6-8's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is 0.36, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #199 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 18% | 44% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DeSoto Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is North Desoto High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Desoto High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Desoto Upper Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stonewall North Desoto Upper Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 768 students
0.0 miles
2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)872-2836 0.0 2-5 768 - Stonewall North Desoto High School Grades: 8-12 | 711 students
0.1 miles
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)925-6917 0.1 8-12 711 - Stonewall North Desoto Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 474 students
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Stonewall, LA 71078
(318)925-2383 0.1 PK-1 474 - Keithville Keithville Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 964 students
3.5 miles
12201 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318)925-1005 3.5 PK-8 964 - Shreveport Summerfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 595 students
9.1 miles
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)686-1930 9.1 PK-5 595
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