Serving 26 students in grades 8-12, Ki Charter - Desoto ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ki Charter - Desoto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ki Charter - Desoto's student population of 26 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ki Charter - Desoto ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ki Charter - Desoto is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ki Charter - Desoto's ranking?
Ki Charter - Desoto is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ki Charter - Desoto?
26 students attend Ki Charter - Desoto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ki Charter - Desoto students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ki Charter - Desoto?
Ki Charter - Desoto has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ki Charter - Desoto offer ?
Ki Charter - Desoto offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ki Charter - Desoto part of?
Ki Charter - Desoto is part of Ki Charter School District.
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