Best Schools in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto, TX has a total of 30 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 14,010 students attend DeSoto, TX schools. On average, schools in DeSoto score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeSoto meet expectations.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto, TX has 9 high schools with 4,286 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 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Desoto H S
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
4. Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
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International Leadership Of Texas (iltexas) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
5. David W Carter H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students
6. Premier H S - Desoto
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
7. Ki Charter - Desoto
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Ki Charter Academy • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 29 Students
8. Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep)
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 33 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto, TX has 7 middle schools with 3,422 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 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeSoto meet expectations.
1. D A Hulcy Steam Middle
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
2. J Herman Reed Middle
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Duncanville Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 564 Students
3. Bessie Coleman Middle
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
4. Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
5. Grace R Brandenburg Int
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Duncanville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 395 Students
6. Desoto West Middle
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
7. Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto, TX has 13 elementary schools with 5,856 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 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeSoto exceed expectations.
1. Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
2. Martin Weiss El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. S Gus Alexander Jr El
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Duncanville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
4. Uplift Gradus Preparatory
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Uplift Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
5. Cockrell Hill El
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 756 Students
6. Ronald E Mcnair El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
7. Waterford Oaks El
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Cedar Hill Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Merrifield El
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Duncanville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
9. The Meadows El
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 369 Students
10. Woodridge El
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Desoto Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 601 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, TX has a total population of 56,393 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, TX
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeSoto, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, TX.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSoto, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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