NORTH DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8
North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeSoto Parish school district, located in Stonewall, LA with about 617 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North DeSoto Middle School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the DeSoto Parish School District. The school is known for being a key component of the high-performing North DeSoto school cluster, which maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence and student achievement within the region. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic focus, North DeSoto Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Griffin" pride. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational activities designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded development. By prioritizing both scholastic growth and character building, the school strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to excel as they navigate their middle school years.
For more information, contact North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 at (318) 925-4520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520
NORTH DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 is a public Title I school in Stonewall, LA with about 617 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto Parish
- Total Students:
- 617
- Teachers:
- 29.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 617 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- Black or African American
- 18.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.