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#611 of 863 schools in MS
Desoto Central Middle School
Middle School · Desoto Co School Dist · Southaven, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2611 CENTRAL PARKWAY, Southaven, MS 38672
- Math 73% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desoto Central Middle School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desoto Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southaven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,665
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$2,197/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Northpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 4–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #19 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desoto Central Middle School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desoto Central Middle School
Desoto Central Middle School is a public middle school in Southaven, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,407 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Central Middle School
What grades does Desoto Central Middle School serve?
Desoto Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desoto Central Middle School?
Desoto Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Central Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desoto Central Middle School rank in MS?
Desoto Central Middle School ranks #611 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Desoto Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Desoto Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desoto Central Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desoto Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Desoto Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desoto Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Desoto Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desoto Central Middle School?
37.2% of students at Desoto Central Middle School 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
- 1,407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (662) 349-6660
- Area population (ZIP 38672)
- 15,899
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38672; 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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