Desoto Middle School
#466 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#10751 of 15,369 nationally
About Desoto Middle School
Desoto Middle School is a public middle located in Arcadia, in the Desoto school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 922 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 466th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 922.
There are 5 schools in Arcadia; Desoto Middle School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desoto Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desoto Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Memorial Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
861 students · 901 m away
Desoto County High School
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students · 1.2 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Arcadia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.2 km away
West Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 1.3 km away
Nocatee Elementary School
Nocatee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
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922 students
Shoal River Middle School
Crestview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Palm City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
Hudson Academy
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
920 students
Crystal Lake Middle School
Pompano Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desoto Middle School a good school?
Desoto Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #466 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desoto Middle School rank in Florida?
Desoto Middle School ranks #466 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #10751 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desoto Middle School?
Desoto Middle School had 922 students in 2025.
Is Desoto Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Desoto Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desoto Middle School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Desoto Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.