De Soto Middle

De Soto Area School District
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
100 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
De Soto Middle School is a public institution located in De Soto, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of De Soto. Situated on Main Street, the school provides an educational environment tailored to students in the middle grades, emphasizing foundational learning and personal development within a small-town community setting. As a key component of the local district, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum that balances academic requirements with student engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the De Soto Area School District, which focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can achieve their academic potential. By utilizing resources through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific activities. De Soto Middle School reflects the district's commitment to community-based education, striving to provide a safe and productive learning environment for the youth of the Driftless Area.
100
Total Students
7.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (91.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: De Soto Area School District
Phone: (608)648-0100
Website: http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 31
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lansing Middle School
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
76 Students
569 Center St.
Lansing, IA 52151 (4.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th