Best High Schools in DeSoto, KS

DeSoto, KS has 4 high schools with 2,409 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeSoto score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeSoto meet expectations.

1. De Soto High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

De Soto • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 997 Students

2. Eudora High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eudora • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students

3. Basehor-linwood High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students

4. Virtual Education Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

De Soto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, KS

DeSoto, KS has 3 middle schools with 1,437 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeSoto score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSoto meet expectations.

1. Lexington Trails Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

De Soto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students

2. Basehor-linwood Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

3. Eudora Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, KS

DeSoto, KS has 4 elementary schools with 1,893 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeSoto score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSoto exceed expectations.

1. Mize Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

De Soto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

2. Linwood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

3. Starside Elem

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

De Soto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

4. Eudora Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eudora • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

DeSoto, KS has a total population of 6,171 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeSoto, KS

5,739

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeSoto, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, KS.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,015 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSoto, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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