Desoto ISD School District
School District · Desoto, Texas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,676
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,676
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Desoto ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Desoto ISD 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.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Desoto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desoto H S
Desoto · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep)
Desoto · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#871 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,676
+$708 vs Texas median
District size
5,995 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Desoto ISD ranks #871 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Desoto ISD's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (8.9/10), Desoto H S (5.4/10), and Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep) (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Desoto ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Desoto ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Desoto H S | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep) | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | The Meadows EL | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Desoto West Middle | 3.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Frank D Moates EL | 2.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodridge EL | 2.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Cockrell Hill EL | 1.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Desoto ISD
Desoto ISD is a Desoto, Texas school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,995 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,676 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Desoto ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Desoto ISD students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Desoto ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Desoto ISD with test data.
Schools in Desoto ISD
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Desoto
- Total Enrollment
- 5,995
- Teachers (FTE)
- 381
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Desoto ISD?
Desoto ISD has 10 schools in total — 6 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 ISD?
The average composite rating for Desoto ISD is 4.1/10. 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 ISD?
Desoto ISD spends $13,676 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Desoto ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Desoto ISD is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Desoto ISD?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is the highest-rated school in Desoto ISD with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Desoto ISD?
Across schools in Desoto ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Desoto ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Desoto ISD has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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