Desoto Middle School
Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: (863) 494-4133
Fax: (863) 494-6263
District: Desoto
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 1042 students
Desoto Middle School, located in Arcadia, Florida, serves grades 6-8 in the Desoto district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Desoto Middle School is a public school in the Desoto school district located in Arcadia, FL. The principal of Desoto Middle School is Ms. Denise Schultz. As of 2015, the students are 46.2% Hispanic; 40.7% White, non-Hispanic; 10.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.3% Multiracial; 0.5% Asian; and 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan. 58.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 3.2% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.2% | 44.9% | 30.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 40.7% | 40.4% | 40.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 10.1% | 11.9% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 58.7% | 61.8% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 3.2% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Desoto Middle School.
