Desoto Jr. High School vs. Desoto Sr. High School
Should I attend Desoto Jr. High School or Desoto Sr. High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades 7-8, Desoto Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Desoto Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
399 students
850 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#716 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Graduation Rate
n/a
86%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
207
-
Grade 8 Students
192
-
Grade 9 Students
-
280
Grade 10 Students
-
184
Grade 11 Students
-
215
Grade 12 Students
-
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
93%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%