Best High Schools in DeSoto, MO

DeSoto, MO has 7 high schools with 4,192 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 36% 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 don't meet expectations.

1. Jefferson High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students

2. Desoto Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students

3. North Co. Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students

4. Ste. Genevieve Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

5. Kingston High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

6. Grandview High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students

7. Hillsboro High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1121 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, MO

DeSoto, MO has 8 middle schools with 2,664 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 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSoto meet expectations.

1. Ste. Genevieve Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students

2. Danby-rush Tower Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students

3. Desoto Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students

4. Hillsboro Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 544 Students

5. Kingston Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students

6. North Co. Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 396 Students

7. Grandview Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 158 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, MO

DeSoto, MO has 10 elementary schools with 3,857 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 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSoto exceed expectations.

1. Bloomsdale Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

2. Sunrise Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sunrise R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students

3. Vineland Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 648 Students

4. Grandview Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students

5. Athena Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 489 Students

6. Telegraph Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students

7. Hillsboro Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 670 Students

8. North County Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 750 Students

9. St Rose Of Lima School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Rose Of Lima School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students

10. Kingston Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, MO

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

Community Factors

DeSoto, MO has a total population of 17,136 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeSoto, MO

10,713

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeSoto, MO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

865 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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