DESOTO WEST MIDDLE

www.desotoisd.org

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeSoto West Middle School, operating under the DeSoto Independent School District, is a specialized campus that centers its curriculum around **ISTEAM** (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). By integrating these disciplines, the school aims to move beyond traditional instruction to provide a project-based learning environment. This approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce and post-secondary educational success.

Located in DeSoto, Texas, the school serves as a hub for students looking to engage deeply with STEM-focused coursework while balancing the creative application of the Arts. The campus emphasizes a rigorous academic experience bolstered by a commitment to innovation, encouraging students to solve real-world problems through hands-on technology and inquiry. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, course offerings, or enrollment details, further information is available through the district’s official website at [www.desotoisd.org](http://www.desotoisd.org).

439

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO WEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	80
Black	339
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
339 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (18.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
White
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DESOTO ISD
Phone:	(972)230-1820
Website:	http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 180