Excellent
#16 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
Middle School · Desoto Parish · Stonewall, LA
A Desoto Parish middle school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Drawer 310, Stonewall, LA 71078
- Math 70% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Desoto Middle School 6-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated833/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,352
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in DeSoto Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
| Mansfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 340 | Compare → |
| Stanley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is listed in DeSoto Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Desoto Middle School 6-8
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is a public middle school in Stonewall, LA, part of Desoto Parish, serving approximately 618 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Desoto Middle School 6-8
What grades does North Desoto Middle School 6-8 serve?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Desoto Middle School 6-8 rank in LA?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 ranks #16 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Desoto Middle School 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Desoto Middle School 6-8 a charter school?
No, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Desoto Middle School 6-8 a Title I school?
No, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
38.7% of students at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (318) 925-4520
- Area population (ZIP 71078)
- 7,713
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71078; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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