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Best Desoto Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,224 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desoto, TX are Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy and Faith Family Master Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Desoto, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Academy Way
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8026
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Ruby Young Talented And Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Desoto West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Desoto, TX?
How many public middle schools are located in Desoto?
6 public middle schools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Desoto are often viewed compared to one another?

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