Golden Rule Desoto
Desoto, TX · Golden Rule Charter School · Charter · Grades PK-12
250th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
Golden Rule Desoto ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golden Rule Desoto 250th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Golden Rule Desoto test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 202 students tested
Golden Rule Desoto students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 467 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.5% | 81.2% | ▲ 38.7 pts | |
| Black | 51.5% | 15.4% | ▼ 36.1 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Golden Rule Desoto
Typical home value $328K in zip 75115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Golden Rule Desoto
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning CenterDesoto ISD · 2.9 mi away
- 2Village Tech SchoolsVillage Tech Schools · 3.5 mi away · charter352nd of 417
ELA 40% · Math 18% - 3Life School Oak CliffLife School · 5.4 mi away · charter332nd of 417
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 1Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyFaith Family Academy · 6.1 mi away · charter394th of 417
ELA 21% · Math 15% - –L ISD J J A E PLancaster ISD · 6.3 mi away
- 4Newman International at Cedar HillNewman International Academy of Arlington · 6.4 mi away · charter258th of 417
ELA 53% · Math 32% - 5Albert C Black Jr STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 7.9 mi away249th of 417
ELA 43% · Math 44% - –Golden Rule Schools Inc - WilmerGolden Rule Charter School · 10.4 mi away · charter
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golden Rule Desoto in?
Golden Rule Desoto is part of the Golden Rule Charter School district in Desoto, Texas.
Is Golden Rule Desoto a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Rule Desoto 250th of 417 Texas schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Rule Desoto?
Hispanic 81%, Black 15%, White 2% (467 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Rule Desoto 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.