DeSoto Middle School in Arcadia, FL

DeSoto Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL

DeSoto School District

1,011 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronald Hurst

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
41%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 56	Full Time Teachers 56
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.7%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

494:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.7%
Hispanic 58.3%	White 26.6%
Black 12.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/27/2021

This school is amazing for my child. Great teachers. Great extra classes. And the teacher Kristina Weston is so nice, helpful, and overall amazing in College and Career.

3.0 parent

6/2/2020

It’s ok. Admin is constantly changing. They can’t keep anyone long enough to make a good change in the school.

5.0 parent

3/29/2010

5.0 student

4/18/2009

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$52K - $1M

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Average Home Value

$317,018

Median Lot Size

18,730 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

$40,507

% of College Grads

15.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,747 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft

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Unit 215
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2 Baths
2,578 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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628+ Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

DeSoto County High School

9th to 12th
Public

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K to 12th
Public

Reduced Services

K to 12th
Public

Desoto Veterans Memorial Park

Desoto County Parks & Recreation

Morgan Park

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Florida DeSoto County Arcadia 34266

DeSoto Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Arcadia, FL, in the Arcadia neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,011 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. DeSoto Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $317,018. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeSoto County High School, Hospital And Homebound, Reduced Services, and more. Learn more about what Arcadia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeSoto Middle School.

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