Desoto West Middle vs Pittsburg Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 184 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
Pittsburg Int
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–6
369 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Pittsburg Int Pittsburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #398 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #4403 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 370 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 85% |
| city | Desoto | Pittsburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburg Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 28.2).
- •Pittsburg Int does better on math proficiency (85% vs 29%).
- •Pittsburg Int does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Pittsburg Int does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.8).
- •Desoto West Middle is the larger school with 370 students compared with 369.
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 Pittsburg Int?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburg Int ranks higher (64.9 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 Pittsburg Int?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Pittsburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Pittsburg Int: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Pittsburg Int rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Pittsburg Int is 398th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).