- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Desoto, TX
Desoto West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Desoto West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481686006396
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto West Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto West Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto West Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Desoto West Middle shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 481686006396 · Desoto, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Desoto West Middle shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Desoto West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- This school 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Desoto West Middle reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto West Middle compares
Desoto West Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Desoto West Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto West Middle
How many students attend Desoto West Middle?
Desoto West Middle has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto West Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desoto West Middle?
65.8% of students at Desoto West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Desoto West Middle is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto West Middle?
Desoto West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desoto West Middle rank among public schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto West Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Desoto West Middle, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.