North Desoto Middle School 6-8
Tel:
(318) 925-4520
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 serves 617 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Desoto Middle School 6-8's student population of 617 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 1277 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 18% | 43% |
| White | 76% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desoto Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is North Desoto High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Desoto Upper Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stonewall North Desoto Upper Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 754 students
0.0 miles
2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 872-2836 0.0 2-5 754 - Stonewall North Desoto High School Grades: 8-12 | 702 students
0.1 miles
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917 0.1 8-12 702 - Stonewall North Desoto Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 503 students
0.1 miles
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383 0.1 PK-1 503 - Keithville Keithville Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 952 students
3.5 miles
12201 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 925-1005 3.5 PK-8 952 - Shreveport Summerfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
9.1 miles
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930 9.1 PK-5 614
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