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Desoto 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,543 students in Desoto 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Desoto 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,543 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Desoto 73 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
29 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,349 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
169
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,833 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,100
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,833
$13,899
Best Desoto 73 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Athena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3775 Athena School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Grades: PK
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,543 students.
What is the rank of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District is ranked #203 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto 73 School District?
93% of Desoto 73 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Desoto 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,833 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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