Desoto West Middle
Desoto, TX · Desoto ISD · Grades 6-8
1,636th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Desoto West Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desoto West Middle 1,636th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Desoto West Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 336 students tested
Desoto West Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 399 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.5% | 76.7% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 16.8% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Desoto West Middle
Typical home value $328K in zip 75115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Desoto West Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Grace R Brandenburg IntDuncanville ISD · 2.3 mi away1,598th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 2Bessie Coleman MiddleCedar Hill ISD · 2.5 mi away1,508th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 20% - 3Curtistene S Mccowan MiddleDesoto ISD · 2.7 mi away1,344th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 2Uplift Hampton Prep MiddleUplift Education · 2.7 mi away · charter1,366th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 25% - 7D A Hulcy STEAM MiddleDallas ISD · 3 mi away626th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 40% - 2J Herman Reed MiddleDuncanville ISD · 3.6 mi away1,485th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 2Glenn C Hardin IntDuncanville ISD · 3.7 mi away1,419th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 33% - 1Iltexas Lancaster MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 4.2 mi away · charter1,689th of 1,701
ELA 24% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desoto West Middle in?
Desoto West Middle is part of the Desoto ISD district in Desoto, Texas.
Is Desoto West Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desoto West Middle 1,636th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Desoto West Middle?
Black 77%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 4%, White 2% (399 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desoto West Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75115 is $328K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.