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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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,995 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,995 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Desoto Independent School District, which is ranked #1030 of all 1,196 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.
Overall District Rank
#1036 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
24%
53%
% Black
71%
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,519 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,823 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,519
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,823
$14,116
Best Desoto Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Cockrell Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 S Cockrell Hill
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1692
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1692
Grades: K-2
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Frank D Moates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Heritage Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
The Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 The Meadows Pkwy
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-0960
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-0960
Grades: 2-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Desoto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Grades: 9-12
| 2,045 students
Rank: #88.
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Woodridge
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Grades: K-3
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Desoto West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8243
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8243
Grades: PK
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto Independent School District?
Desoto Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,995 students.
What is the rank of Desoto Independent School District?
Desoto Independent School District is ranked #1030 out of 1,196 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 $15,823 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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