Desoto Central Middle School
Southaven, MS · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Desoto Central Middle School is a middle school in Southaven, MS with 1,468 students enrolled and a 33% proficiency rate. Part of Desoto Co School Dist. NCES data from the U.S. Department of Education.
About This School
Desoto Central Middle School is a middle school located in Southaven, Mississippi. The school serves 1,468 students in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 33% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Desoto Central Middle School is part of the Desoto Co School Dist in Mississippi. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Desoto Central Middle School has 1,468 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in Desoto Co School Dist (898 students). Its 33% proficiency rate is 3 percentage points above the district average of 30%. Compared to the Mississippi state average of 30%, the school performs 3 points higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Desoto Central Middle School has 1,468 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
According to EDFacts data, 33% of students at Desoto Central Middle School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Desoto Central Middle School is part of the Desoto Co School Dist in Southaven, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.