Very Good
#788 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Desoto Jr. High
Middle School · Desoto 73 · Desoto, MO
A Desoto 73 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
731 AMVETS DR, Desoto, MO 63020
- Math 41% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desoto Jr. High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desoto Jr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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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
$65,908
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Desoto 73
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desoto Jr. High is listed in DESOTO 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Jr. High
Desoto Jr. High is a public middle school in Desoto, MO, part of Desoto 73, serving approximately 380 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Jr. High
What grades does Desoto Jr. High serve?
Desoto Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Desoto Jr. High?
Desoto Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Jr. High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Jr. High rank in MO?
Desoto Jr. High ranks #788 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Desoto Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Desoto Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desoto Jr. High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desoto Jr. High a charter school?
No, Desoto Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Desoto Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Jr. High?
50.3% of students at Desoto Jr. High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (636) 586-1030
- Area population (ZIP 63020)
- 20,357
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63020; 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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