Desoto Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,322 students in Desoto Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Desoto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Desoto Independent School District, which is ranked #1032 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
21 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,485 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
53%
# Black Students
4,509 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
71%
13%
# White Students
106 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
437
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
351
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
371
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
373
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
369
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
450
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
541
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
716
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
420
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
502
366,629
# 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 $18,509 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,004 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Desoto Independent School District?
Desoto Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,322 students.
What is the rank of Desoto Independent School District?
Desoto Independent School District is ranked #1032 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto Independent School District?
71% of Desoto Independent School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto Independent School District?
Desoto Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Desoto Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,004 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
