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6.1 avg / 10

Desoto School District

School District · Arcadia, Florida

Students: 4,286
Teachers (FTE): 224

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

9

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,385

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#51 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,385

+$624 vs Florida median

District size

4,286 students

Smaller than Florida median

About Desoto

Desoto is a Arcadia, Florida school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,286 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $12,385 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Desoto demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Desoto students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Desoto, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Desoto with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Arcadia
Total Enrollment
4,286
Teachers (FTE)
224
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Desoto?

Desoto has 9 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Desoto?

The average composite rating for Desoto is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Desoto?

Desoto spends $12,385 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Desoto?

The average student-teacher ratio in Desoto is 19.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Desoto?

West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Desoto with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Desoto?

Across schools in Desoto with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Desoto compare to other districts in Florida?

Desoto has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
37.6%
ELA Proficiency
31.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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