Horn Lake Middle School vs. Desoto Central Middle School
Should I attend Horn Lake Middle School or Desoto Central Middle 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
Top Rankings
Horn Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Desoto Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8, Horn Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,525 students in grades 6-8, Desoto Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,045 students
1,525 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#84 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
315
509
Grade 7 Students
356
496
Grade 8 Students
357
509
Ungraded Students
17
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
70%
41%
% White
15%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
