For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,582 students in Desoto School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Desoto School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
4,582 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Desoto School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,302 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
37%
# Black Students
523 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
1,600 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
35%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
334
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
461
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
388
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,892 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,641
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,892
$11,627
Best Desoto School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 Lasolona Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4222
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4222
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Nocatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4846 Sw Shores Ave
Nocatee, FL 34268
(863) 494-4511
Nocatee, FL 34268
(863) 494-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Desoto Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Desoto Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #77.
Desoto County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #88.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Paren Pk Child Care Program
Magnet School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto School District?
Desoto School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,582 students.
What is the rank of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District is ranked #70 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto School District?
50% of Desoto School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto School District?
Desoto School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Desoto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,892 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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