Serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8, Desoto Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,011 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Desoto Middle 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 Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Desoto Middle School is ranked #3263 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Desoto Middle School?
1,011 students attend Desoto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Desoto Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Middle School?
Desoto Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desoto Middle School offer ?
Desoto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desoto Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,011 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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