Overview of Desoto Central Middle School

Desoto Central Middle School is a public school situated in Southaven, MS, which is in a large suburb environment. The learner population of Desoto Central Middle School is 1,345, and the school has 6-8. At Desoto Central Middle School, 78% of learners scored above or at the proficient level for math, and 54% scored above or at that level for reading.

The school’s minority learner enrollment is 46%. The learner-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is worse than that of the district.

The learner population is made up of 50% female learners and 50% male learners. The school enrolls 35% low-income learners. There are 77 equivalent full-time teachers and 3 full-time school counselors.

Test Scores at Desoto Central Middle School

At Desoto Central Middle School, 78% of learners scored above or at the proficient level for math, and 54% scored above or at that level for reading.

Juxtaposed with the district, the school performed better in math and better in reading, according to this measure. In Desoto County School District, 50% of learners tested above or at the proficient level for reading, and 60% tested above or at that level for math.

Desoto Central Middle School performed better in math and better in reading in this measure juxtaposed with learners across the state. In Mississippi, 37% of learners tested above or at the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested above or at that level for math.