Top Rankings
Desoto 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,504 students in Desoto 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in Desoto 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,504 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Desoto 73 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
25 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,312 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
167
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,002 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,304
$15,066
Spending / Student
$11,002
$13,894
Best Desoto 73 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Vineland School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1010
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Athena Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3775 Athena School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1020
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,504 students.
What is the rank of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District is ranked #199 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto 73 School District?
93% of Desoto 73 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desoto 73 School District?
Desoto 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Desoto 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,002 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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