Desoto West Middle
Desoto, TX · Desoto ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,636th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
800 N WESTMORELAND, Desoto, TX 75115
(972)230-1820NCES ID 481686006396Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 336 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 399 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.0% | 76.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 16.8% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 4.1% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $328K in zip 75115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.