publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Desoto West Middle

800 N Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115, United States

+1 (972) 230-1820

http://www.desotoisd.org

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About This School

Desoto West Middle is a public middle in Desoto, Texas, serving 370 students in grades 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1 with 17 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $40,953. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 185:1. Students at the school are predominantly Black, representing 76% of the population, followed by 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% White. The student body is 63% male and 37% female.

370

Total Students

Grade 6-8

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

17 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

Dallas County

Students per Counselor

185:1

Desoto West Middle Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.9:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

185

Students per Counselor

Desoto West Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$40,953

City Avg: $38,506

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio21:1

Students per Counselor185:1

Desoto West Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

62.7%

Male

37.3%

Female

Total Enrollment: 370 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.35%

Hispanic18.38%

Asian0.27%

Black76.49%

Two or More Races3.51%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desoto West Middle

Q: What is Desoto West Middle?

A: Desoto West Middle is a middle public located in Desoto.

Q: How many students attend Desoto West Middle?

A: Desoto West Middle has approximately 370 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desoto West Middle is 21:1.

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Detailed Information about Desoto West Middle

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About Desoto West Middle - Desoto, TX

Quick Facts about Desoto West Middle
School Name	Desoto West Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	800 N Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115, Desoto, TX
County	Dallas County
Phone	+1 (972) 230-1820
Total Students	370
Student-Teacher Ratio	21:1
Full-Time Teachers	17
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desoto West Middle

What is Desoto West Middle?

Desoto West Middle is a middle public located in Desoto.

How many students attend Desoto West Middle?

Desoto West Middle has approximately 370 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Desoto West Middle is 21:1.

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