Desoto Independent School District (ISD)
- 200 EAST BELT LINE RD
- DESOTO, TX 75115
- (972) 223-6666
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60.0% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,705 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,959 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 607 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,959 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 280 |
| Kindergarten Students | 555 |
| 1st Grade Students | 592 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 629 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 629 |
| 4th Grade Students | 689 |
| 5th Grade Students | 700 |
| 6th Grade Students | 673 |
| 7th Grade Students | 720 |
| 8th Grade Students | 786 |
| 9th Grade Students | 872 |
| 10th Grade Students | 772 |
| 11th Grade Students | 670 |
| 12th Grade Students | 502 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 54 |
| Hispanic | 1,417 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7,149 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 425 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,668 |
| Female | 4,401 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 607 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 226 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 255 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 89 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 80 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 22 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 371 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 15 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| School Administrators | 36 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 60 |
| Student Support Services | 28 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 201 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $83,903,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $40,642,000 | 48.4% |
| Property Tax | $35,127,000 | 41.9% |
| Cities and Counties | $153,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $29,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $1,714,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $149,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $92,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,301,000 | 2.7% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $842,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $212,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $38,360,000 | 45.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $31,509,000 | 37.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $28,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,306,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Programs | $1,438,000 | 1.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,555,000 | 3.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $524,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,901,000 | 5.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $725,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,210,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $170,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,114,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $217,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $464,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $68,488,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $40,676,000 | 59.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $23,938,000 | 35.0% |
| Student Support | $3,564,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,128,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $697,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $4,611,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,263,000 | 9.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $736,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,939,000 | 3.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,874,000 | 5.7% |
| Food Services | $3,874,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 60.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 442 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 28 | 1.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Desoto Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 8,959
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 607
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AMBER TERRACE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 546 | 14.4 |  Review This School |
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| COCKRELL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
425 South Cockrell Hill
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 635 | 16.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CURTISTENE S MCCOWAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Glenn Heights, TX Public | 6-8 | 839 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| DESOTO EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
601 West Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX Public | 6-8 | 588 | 12.1 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DE SOTO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX Public | 9-12 | 1,968 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| DESOTO WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
800 North Westmoreland
Desoto, TX Public | 6-8 | 751 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| D H S FRESHMAN CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
620 South Westmoreland
Desoto, TX Public | 9 | 842 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| FRANK D MOATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Heritage Dr
Glenn Heights, TX Public | PK-5 | 633 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
525 Ray Ave
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 486 | 14.6 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| P A S S LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX Public | 7-10 | 7 | - | Review This School |
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| RUBY YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
707 North Young Blvd
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 605 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| THE MEADOWS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1016 the Meadows Parkway
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 529 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Woodridge
Desoto, TX Public | PK-5 | 640 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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