Summary:
The Desoto school district in Florida serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 9 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 4 alternative schools. While the district as a whole is performing poorly, ranking 66th out of 67 districts in the state, a few schools stand out with stronger academic performance.
West Elementary School is the top-performing school in the district, with 49-60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, and the highest 5th grade science proficiency at 39-43%. It is also the only school in the district to receive a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Desoto Middle School stands out for having the highest Algebra 1 proficiency at 63-71%, suggesting it may be doing a better job preparing students for advanced math.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with low proficiency rates on state assessments, very high chronic absenteeism rates, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these issues, particularly at the lowest-performing schools, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the Desoto district.
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