De Soto School District
School District · De Soto, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating De Soto?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge De Soto as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horizon Elementary
Shawnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#27 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,616
$2,638 vs Kansas median
District size
7,364 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
De Soto ranks #27 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. De Soto's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mize Elementary School (9.1/10), Horizon Elementary (9.1/10), and Belmont Elementary School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among De Soto schools.
Top-Rated Schools in De Soto
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mize Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Horizon Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Belmont Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Ridge Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Clear Creek Elem | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Riverview Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lexington Trails Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Monticello Trails Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Starside Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Mill Creek Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About De Soto
De Soto is a De Soto, Kansas school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,364 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, De Soto is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mize Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, De Soto students show an average math proficiency of 64.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in De Soto, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in De Soto with test data.
Schools in De Soto
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- De Soto
- Total Enrollment
- 7,364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 515
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in De Soto?
De Soto has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for De Soto?
The average composite rating for De Soto is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in De Soto?
De Soto spends $12,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in De Soto?
The average student-teacher ratio in De Soto is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in De Soto?
Mize Elementary School is the highest-rated school in De Soto with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in De Soto?
Across schools in De Soto with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does De Soto compare to other districts in Kansas?
De Soto has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
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Compare De Soto with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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