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Desoto Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,370 students in Desoto Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Desoto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
6,858 Schools
# Students
5,708 Students
3,739,550 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
250,517 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Desoto Independent School District, which is ranked #983 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#985 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
24%
54%
% Black
70%
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,500 is higher than the state median of $13,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,618 is higher than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,500
$13,383
Spending / Student
$16,618
$14,112
Best Desoto Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cockrell Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 S Cockrell Hill
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1692
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1692
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Frank D Moates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Heritage Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Gr: 3-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
The Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 The Meadows Pkwy
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-0960
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-0960
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Desoto West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Woodridge
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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