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Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)

2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
Desoto Alternative School serves 18 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Desoto Alternative School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desoto Alternative School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (LA)
(09-10)
<50%
66%
(10-11)
<50%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desoto Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desoto Alternative School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desoto Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desoto Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desoto Alternative School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Desoto Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desoto Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desoto Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Desoto Alternative School?
18 students attend Desoto Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Desoto Alternative School students are Black, and 39% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Alternative School?
Desoto Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto Alternative School offer ?
Desoto Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Desoto Alternative School part of?
Desoto Alternative School is part of Desoto Parish School District.

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