publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Desoto Middle School

420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States

+1 (863) 494-4133

http://dms.desotoschools.com/

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Desoto Middle School Overview

About This School

Desoto Middle School is a public middle in Arcadia, Florida, serving 922 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 56 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $53,152, while the school provides one counselor for every 922 students. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The student body is composed of 55% Hispanic, 27% White, 13% Black, and 3% students of two or more races.

922

Total Students

Grade 6-8

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

56 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Desoto County

Students per Counselor

922:1

Desoto Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 23.8:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

922

Students per Counselor

Desoto Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,152

City Avg: $53,152

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor922:1

Desoto Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.25%

Male

46.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 922 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White27.22%

Hispanic55.31%

Asian0.43%

Black13.45%

Two or More Races3.25%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desoto Middle School

Q: What is Desoto Middle School?

A: Desoto Middle School is a middle public located in Arcadia.

Q: How many students attend Desoto Middle School?

A: Desoto Middle School has approximately 922 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Middle School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Desoto Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Desoto Middle School - Arcadia, FL

Quick Facts about Desoto Middle School
School Name	Desoto Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, Arcadia, FL
County	Desoto County
Phone	+1 (863) 494-4133
Total Students	922
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	56
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desoto Middle School

What is Desoto Middle School?

Desoto Middle School is a middle public located in Arcadia.

How many students attend Desoto Middle School?

Desoto Middle School has approximately 922 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Middle School is 16:1.

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