DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

DESOTO
420 E GIBSON ST
ARCADIA, FL 34266
922 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
DeSoto Middle School, located at 420 E Gibson St in Arcadia, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in DeSoto County. As the primary middle school for the district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school focuses on academic development while also providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, social growth, and character building during their formative middle school years.

The school operates under the DeSoto County School District, adhering to state curriculum standards while striving to meet the unique needs of the Arcadia community. Through its digital presence at dms.desotoschools.com, the school maintains communication with families by providing updates on academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. By emphasizing both classroom instruction and holistic student development, DeSoto Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and long-term success beyond graduation.
922
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    510 (55.3%)
  • White
    251 (27.2%)
  • Black
    124 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    30 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DESOTO
Phone: (863)494-4133
Website: http://dms.desotoschools.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 477
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 254
Grade 7 275
Grade 8 393
Gender Ratio