Desoto Parish School District
School District · Mansfield, Louisiana
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,135
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,135
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Desoto Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Desoto Parish 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.
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
Stonewall · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mansfield Middle School
Mansfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#2 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,116
+$3,026 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,135 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Desoto Parish ranks #2 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Desoto Parish's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (9.4/10), Mansfield Middle School (9.3/10), and Mansfield Elementary School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Desoto Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Desoto Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Mansfield Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mansfield Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Desoto Upper Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | North Desoto High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Stanley High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Logansport High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mansfield High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Desoto Parish
Desoto Parish is a Mansfield, Louisiana school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,135 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $18,116 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Desoto Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Desoto Middle School 6-8, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Desoto Parish students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Desoto Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Desoto Parish with test data.
Schools in Desoto Parish
9 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Mansfield
- Total Enrollment
- 5,135
- Teachers (FTE)
- 389
- District spending per student
- $18,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Desoto Parish?
Desoto Parish has 9 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Desoto Parish?
The average composite rating for Desoto Parish is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Desoto Parish?
Desoto Parish's district-level spending was $18,116 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Desoto Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Desoto Parish is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Desoto Parish?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is the highest-rated school in Desoto Parish with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Desoto Parish?
Across schools in Desoto Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Desoto Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Desoto Parish has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Desoto Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana 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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