Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desoto Virtual Franchise ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desoto Virtual Franchise's student population of 10 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desoto Virtual Franchise is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Desoto Virtual Franchise is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Desoto Virtual Franchise?
10 students attend Desoto Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Desoto Virtual Franchise students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desoto Virtual Franchise offer ?
Desoto Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Virtual Franchise part of?
Desoto Virtual Franchise is part of Desoto School District.
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