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Desoto West Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
800 N Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 230-1820 · Part of DeSoto Independent School District
Students
370
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Desoto West Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 41.8%
Location
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800 N Westmoreland, Desoto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6105
Grade 7113
Grade 8152
Enrollment over time
495’20
578’21
439’22
399’23
370’24
Down 25.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 76%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 4%White 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.