For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,286 students in Desoto School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Desoto School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Desoto School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 64% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,244 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
37%
# Black Students
514 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
1,366 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
32%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
290
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
374
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
325
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,445 is higher than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,714 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Desoto School District?
Desoto School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,286 students.
What is the rank of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District is ranked #69 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto School District?
52% of Desoto School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Desoto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,714 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
