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Desoto Middle School

Arcadia, FL

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
dms.desotoschools.com420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266(863) 494-4133
School grade
Florida Department of Education

C grade for 2025, with 54% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeCCC
Share of possible points40%47%54%
ELA achievement32%33%43%
ELA learning gains–46%58%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–44%64%
Math achievement32%41%51%
Math learning gains–54%53%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–58%62%
Science achievement24%26%26%
Social studies achievement65%56%62%
Middle school acceleration49%65%64%
Students tested98%98%98%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

186 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school242186
Suspended in school306209
Expelled with educational services1915
Expelled without educational servicesNone reportedUnder 10
Alternative placementUnder 10None reported
Change in placementNone reportedUnder 10
Other actions3417

None reported: Suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,0351,010
Suspended out of school26.2% · 27123.9% · 241
Suspended in school16.0% · 16630.3% · 306
Expelled2.9% · 301.9% · 19
School Profile

Location

Town, Distant

Enrollment

1,011 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino52.6%
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White29.6%
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Black or African American13.8%
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Asian0.4%
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Two or More Races3.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 120042000624

District
Desoto
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,011 students
Teachers (FTE)
50

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