Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desoto Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Desoto Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Desoto Elementary School?
180 students attend Desoto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Desoto Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Elementary School?
Desoto Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desoto Elementary School offer ?
Desoto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desoto Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
