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De Soto Middle

Summary:

De Soto Middle is a public middle school in De Soto, Wisconsin, serving 100 students in grades 6-8 and part of the De Soto Area School District, which is ranked 324 out of 428 districts in the state.

Academically, De Soto Middle's performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 40.63% to 54.05% compared to the state average of 51.77% to 54.1%, and in Mathematics from 41.18% to 50% compared to 53.29% to 53.55%. The school's performance varies across student subgroups, with female students and special education students performing better than the overall student population. However, the school has seen fluctuating dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, which are areas of concern.

When compared to nearby schools like Viroqua Middle and Seneca Junior High, De Soto Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and overall school rankings. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student is in line with the state average, suggesting that additional resources may not be the sole factor contributing to its performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 Main St
       De Soto, WI  54624-8644

(608) 648-0100

District: De Soto Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,672 Help


Students who attend De Soto Middle usually attend:

High:    De Soto High

Feeder schools for De Soto Middle:

Elementary:    Prairie View Elementary
    Stoddard Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Two or more races:
4.6%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details De Soto Middle ranks worse than 59.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.84. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), two or more races (4.6%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Soto Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Soto Middle is $10,672.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Soto Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto Middle 382nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See De Soto Middle in the ranking list.)

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De Soto Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks De Soto Area School District 324th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Soto Middle

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Rank History for all students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.15 285th 382 25.4%
2007 50.00 259th 366 29.2%
2008 55.97 299th 519 42.4%
2009 61.24 239th 521 54.1%
2010 64.15 199th 539 63.1%
2011 53.62 339th 549 38.3%
2012 53.50 346th 559 38.1%
2013 40.59 414th 569 27.2%
2014 45.67 385th 585 34.2%
2015 47.37 387th 612 36.8%
2016 61.36 219th 609 64.0%
2017 39.20 408th 612 33.3%
2018 43.16 369th 579 36.3%
2019 49.35 334th 594 43.8%
2021 57.84 243rd 613 60.4%
2022 42.83 381st 617 38.2%
2023 42.64 390th 640 39.1%
2024 47.84 382nd 641 40.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 254th 417 39.1%
2019 68.45 71st 414 82.9%
2021 73.52 48th 437 89.0%
2022 30.87 308th 421 26.8%
2023 54.14 153rd 439 65.1%
2024 43.93 216th 425 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.70 380th 489 22.3%
2019 63.60 120th 487 75.4%
2021 76.55 45th 499 91.0%
2022 53.43 210th 522 59.8%
2023 49.96 248th 525 52.8%
2024 37.14 350th 520 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.73 317th 551 42.5%
2019 53.82 275th 557 50.6%
2021 56.70 242nd 574 57.8%
2022 49.32 310th 576 46.2%
2023 58.13 223rd 579 61.5%
2024 51.41 314th 580 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 362nd 551 34.3%
2019 44.60 338th 557 39.3%
2021 60.05 213th 572 62.8%
2022 39.55 369th 577 36.0%
2023 29.60 438th 591 25.9%
2024 45.55 361st 585 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at De Soto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.47 339th 407 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for De Soto Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 102 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 102
1990 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1991 78 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1992 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1993 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1994 123 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 133 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 133 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 139 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1998 127 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1999 131 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2000 125 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 132 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 132 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 135 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2005 112 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2006 102 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 100 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 132 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2010 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 120 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 124
2012 112 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 115
2013 115 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 121
2014 98 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 103
2015 105 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 108
2016 108 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 113
2017 113 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 118
2018 103 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 109
2019 105 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 113
2020 106 3 0 3 0 0 4 0 116
2021 94 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 102
2022 92 1 0 2 0 0 7 0 102
2023 91 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 100
2024 99 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at De Soto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 102 6.0 17.0 27.5
1990 87 5.0 17.4 23
1991 81 6.0 13.5 21
1992 85 5.0 17.0 29.4
1993 92 5.0 18.4 22.8
1994 125 11.0 11.4 24.8
1995 137 10.1 13.6 24.8
1996 137 10.1 13.6 24.8
1997 143 10.6 13.5 23.8
1998 134 10.3 13.0 26.1
1999 134 10.6 12.6 32.1
2000 127 10.8 11.8 30.7
2001 111 10.9 10.2 28.8
2002 133 9.7 13.7 30.8
2003 133 9.7 13.7 30.8
2004 136 9.6 14.2 36
2005 113 10.3 11.0 n/a
2006 105 10.1 10.4 n/a
2007 104 9.5 10.9 35.6
2008 125 9.4 13.3 37.6
2009 134 9.1 14.7 39.6
2010 123 8.8 13.9 38.2
2011 124 8.9 13.9 44.4
2012 115 8.5 13.5 38.3
2013 121 8.0 15.0 50.4
2014 103 8.2 12.4 54.4
2015 108 n/a n/a 50.9
2016 113 9.0 12.5 52.2
2017 118 9.0 13.1 55.1
2018 109 8.1 13.4 39.4
2019 113 8.9 12.6 46.9
2020 116 8.4 13.6 48.3
2021 102 8.5 11.8 47.1
2022 102 8.8 11.5 50
2023 100 7.6 13.0 45
2024 108 7.9 13.6 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio De Soto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 102 6.0 17.0 27.5
1990 87 5.0 17.4 23
1991 81 6.0 13.5 21
1992 85 5.0 17.0 29.4
1993 92 5.0 18.4 22.8
1994 125 11.0 11.4 24.8
1995 137 10.1 13.6 24.8
1996 137 10.1 13.6 24.8
1997 143 10.6 13.5 23.8
1998 134 10.3 13.0 26.1
1999 134 10.6 12.6 32.1
2000 127 10.8 11.8 30.7
2001 111 10.9 10.2 28.8
2002 133 9.7 13.7 30.8
2003 133 9.7 13.7 30.8
2004 136 9.6 14.2 36
2005 113 10.3 11.0 n/a
2006 105 10.1 10.4 n/a
2007 104 9.5 10.9 35.6
2008 125 9.4 13.3 37.6
2009 134 9.1 14.7 39.6
2010 123 8.8 13.9 38.2
2011 124 8.9 13.9 44.4
2012 115 8.5 13.5 38.3
2013 121 8.0 15.0 50.4
2014 103 8.2 12.4 54.4
2015 108 n/a n/a 50.9
2016 113 9.0 12.5 52.2
2017 118 9.0 13.1 55.1
2018 109 8.1 13.4 39.4
2019 113 8.9 12.6 46.9
2020 116 8.4 13.6 48.3
2021 102 8.5 11.8 47.1
2022 102 8.8 11.5 50
2023 100 7.6 13.0 45
2024 108 7.9 13.6 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for De Soto Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $557 (5.6%) $9,361 (94.4%) $9,918
2020 $136 (1.6%) $8,582 (98.4%) $8,718
2021 $668 (6.3%) $10,004 (93.7%) $10,672

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on De Soto Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 390th of 640 Middle schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Middle)21.131
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Area School District)21.131
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Middle)5041.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Area School District)5041.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Middle)39.531.4
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Area School District)39.531.4
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Middle)42.120
 22.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Area School District)42.120
 22.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Middle)27.327.3
   8th Grade English Language Arts (De Soto Area School District)27.327.3
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Middle)39.418.2
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (De Soto Area School District)39.418.2
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (De Soto Middle)54.675.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (De Soto Area School District)54.675.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (De Soto Middle)66.751.5
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (De Soto Area School District)66.751.5
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students113100
 11.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White10591
 13.3%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%45%
 1.9%

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Students at De Soto Middle are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend De Soto Middle usually go on to attend De Soto High

In the 2023-24 school year, 108 students attended De Soto Middle.

De Soto Middle ranks 382nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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