Desoto Independent School District has 16 schools and 9,404 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 100%. Also, 74.8% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Desoto Independent School District: The learner body at the schools served by Desoto Independent School District is 75.2% White, 2.6% Black, 19.6% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 75.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Desoto Independent School District, 74.8% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 7.6% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Desoto Independent School District: Within Desoto Independent School District, 94.0% of educators are certified, and 84.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 16 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Desoto Independent School District: In Desoto Independent School District, 34% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 32% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math. And 53% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 73% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Desoto Independent School District: Desoto Independent School District spends $11,909 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $111,868,000. The school district spends $5,775.0 million on instruction, $3,416.5 million on support services and $665.7 million on other expenses.