Summary:
The 13 schools in zip code 75115 (Desoto, TX) serve a diverse range of students from elementary through high school, with the majority belonging to the Desoto Independent School District (Isd), which faces significant academic challenges.
The standout school in the area is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, the only school to earn a 4-star rating, with strong performance across all subjects and a low Free/Reduced Lunch rate of 45.9%. In contrast, The Meadows Elementary has received a 0-star rating for three consecutive years, with only 8.96% of 3rd graders proficient in math. Desoto West Middle shows a unique pattern: while only 7.56% of 7th graders are proficient in general math, 77.14% of students taking Algebra I are proficient, indicating a strong advanced math program for select students. Among high schools, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School boasts a 100% graduation rate despite a high FRL rate of 83.25%, outperforming the larger Desoto High School in subjects like U.S. History (65.22% vs. 58.7%).
Key metrics reveal an average Free/Reduced Lunch rate of 67.9% across the area, with Golden Rule Desoto at the highest (91.29%) and Katherine Johnson at the lowest (45.9%). Spending per student varies widely, from $8,985 at Katherine Johnson to $13,909 at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School, excluding the outlier Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) at $418,594 per student due to its tiny enrollment of 19. The student-teacher ratio averages 15.8:1, with Texasworks - Desoto at a low 5.5:1 and Desoto West Middle at a high 21.4:1. Overall, the data shows that specialized magnet and charter schools can achieve strong results even in a high-poverty area, while traditional district schools often struggle to meet state averages.
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