Desoto Central Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School
Should you attend Desoto Central Middle School or Hernando Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Serving 1,468 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 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,150 students in grades 6-8, Hernando Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,468 students
1,150 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 805 schools in MS (Top 20%)
#22 out of 805 schools in MS (Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
(Top 20% in MS)
84%
(Top 5% in MS)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
(Top 20% in MS)
63%
(Top 10% in MS)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
(Top 30% in MS)
74%
(Top 20% in MS)
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Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
445
361
Grade 7 Students
506
374
Grade 8 Students
505
407
Ungraded Students
12
8
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