Desoto West Middle vs Golden Rule Desoto
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto West Middle
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Golden Rule Desoto
Desoto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Golden Rule Desoto Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #1719 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #24128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 370 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 64.5% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Rule Desoto scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 28.2).
- •Golden Rule Desoto does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 29%).
- •Golden Rule Desoto does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 91.3%).
- •Golden Rule Desoto does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 21.8).
- •Golden Rule Desoto is the larger school with 402 students compared with 370.
- •Desoto West Middle is a public school while Golden Rule Desoto is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desoto West Middle better than Golden Rule Desoto?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Rule Desoto ranks higher (51.5 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desoto West Middle and Golden Rule Desoto?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Golden Rule Desoto: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Golden Rule Desoto rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Golden Rule Desoto is 1719th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).