Serving 1,407 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Desoto Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Central Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Desoto Central Middle School?
1,407 students attend Desoto Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Desoto Central Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Central Middle School?
Desoto Central Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desoto Central Middle School offer ?
Desoto Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desoto Central Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Desoto Central Middle School located?
Desoto Central Middle School is located in the Snowden District neighborhood of Southaven, MS. There are 2 other public schools located in Snowden District.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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