Desoto West Middle vs Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 590 m 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
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
263 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #4216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #42590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 23.6).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.8).
- •Desoto West Middle is the larger school with 370 students compared with 263.
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 Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto West Middle ranks higher (28.2 vs 23.6 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 Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is 4216th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).