At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399.5
Desoto West Middle: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 577
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Desoto West Middle
Desoto West Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Desoto. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Desoto ISD. NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Desoto West Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black76.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Desoto ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Woodridge Fine Arts and Gifted Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Cockrell Hill El
Elementary · Grades KG–02
397 reported students
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
402 reported students
The Meadows El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
Frank D Moates El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
468 reported students
Public schools near Desoto West Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Coleman Middle Middle · Cedar Hill ISD | 06–08 | 488 | 2.5 mi |
| Curtistene S McCowan Middle Middle · Desoto ISD | 06–08 | 643 | 2.7 mi |
| Uplift Hampton Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education | 06–08 | 510 | 2.7 mi |
| D a Hulcy STEAM Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 400 | 3 mi |
| J Herman Reed Middle Middle · Duncanville ISD | 06–08 | 460 | 3.6 mi |
| Iltexas Lancaster Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 379 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desoto West Middle
What grades does Desoto West Middle serve?
Desoto West Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Desoto ISD.
How many students attend Desoto West Middle?
Desoto West Middle reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 577 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desoto West Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 370 students and 17.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desoto West Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desoto West Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Desoto ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Desoto West Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Desoto West Middle in?
Desoto West Middle is part of Desoto ISD, based in Desoto, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desoto West Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bessie Coleman Middle (2.5 mi), Curtistene S McCowan Middle (2.7 mi), Uplift Hampton Prep Middle (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.