Desoto Jr. High School
School Overview
Desoto Jr. High School is a public school located in Desoto, Missouri. It is a school in De Soto 73 School District district.
According to the Missouri state assessment result, 36% of students are proficient in Math learning and 38% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 412 students through grade 7 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 412 students are attending Desoto Jr. High School. By gender, there are 216 and 196 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desoto Jr. High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 19 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 13 | 6 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desoto Jr. High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 3.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 412 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,726 Households |
| Population | 17,247 |
| Male | 8,704 |
| Female | 8,797 |
| Child Population | 4,958 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,385 Units |
| Average House Value | $128,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $737 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.40% |
| Average Household Income | $51,287 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Desoto 73
In Desoto 73, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.