Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy

Desoto East Middle School is a Steam school in Desoto Independent School Disctrict.

Desoto East Middle School in Desoto, TX.

Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 6-8

707 N Young Blvd, DeSoto, TX

DeSoto Independent School District

243 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Sissy Lowe

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
42%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

21%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

251:1

Student Diversity

Female

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Black

67.6%

Hispanic

25.1%

Two or more races

3.9%

Native American

2.2%

White

1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 teacher

5/27/2019

The kids are great, most want to learn. But the few kids that don't really overwhelm the classroom

2.0 parent

3/26/2016

No one does job, except the janitors. As of March 2016 they can now wear black on black along Bandana's.

5.0 parent

4/20/2014

Great School love the Principal , hard working staff. I love isteam program. My child is doing great. Also the band, new dance group, and our PTA feel really a part of the school . Thank you.

5.0 other

10/24/2013

DeSoto East Middle School is the only school in District that has the highest scores for STAAR. The principal is working hard to make sure this school is always on the top. I have read some posts that do not like the school or the principal. It is only my opinion but if you don't like working at Eas...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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Texas Dallas County DeSoto 75115

Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in DeSoto, TX and is served by the DeSoto Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trinity Christian School, Turning Point Christian Academy, Gardner Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what DeSoto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy.

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