Desoto Jr. High
#218 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#8327 of 15,369 nationally
About Desoto Jr. High
Desoto Jr. High is a public middle located in Desoto, in the Desoto 73 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 338 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 218th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 338.
There are 6 schools in Desoto; Desoto Jr. High ranks 4th of 5 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%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 Jr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- 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 Jr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desoto Sr. High
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students · 215 m away
Vineland Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students · 776 m away
Early Childhood Ctr.
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
146 students · 1.0 km away
Athena Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students · 8.1 km away
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students · 9.9 km away
New Day - Day Treatment
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
22 students · 10 km away
Hillsboro Jr. High
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
492 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Treatment Ctr.
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Elem.
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
459 students · 11 km away
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Hallsville Middle
Hallsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Lawson Middle
Lawson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
342 students
Palmyra Middle
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 5–8
343 students
Mount Vernon Middle
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Pleasant View Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
Senn-Thomas Middle
Herculaneum · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desoto Jr. High a good school?
Desoto Jr. High has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #218 of 392 in Missouri. 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 Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High ranks #218 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #8327 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desoto Jr. High?
Desoto Jr. High had 338 students in 2025.
Is Desoto Jr. High a elementary school or a high school?
Desoto Jr. High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desoto Jr. High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desoto Jr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.