DeSoto Central Middle School

2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672

dcm.desotocountyschools.org/o/dcm

1,388 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeSoto Central Middle School, located in Southaven, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the DeSoto County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition between elementary and high school. By emphasizing core academic standards, the school encourages students to develop strong foundational skills in subjects like math, science, and language arts, while also providing opportunities for personal and social growth.

Beyond its academic focus, DeSoto Central Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to ensure student success. With its dedicated faculty and focus on modern learning strategies, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking abilities and character traits necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

1,388

Total Students

79.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSoto Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	122
Black	665
Asian	59
Two or More	106
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
665 (47.9%)
White
432 (31.1%)
Hispanic
122 (8.8%)
Two or More
106 (7.6%)
Asian
59 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
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 County School District
Phone:	(662)349-6660
Website:	http://dcm.desotocountyschools.org/o/dcm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* 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 6 475

Grade 7 464

Grade 8 449

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DeSoto Central Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	475
Grade 7	464
Grade 8	449

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DeSoto Central Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	683	49.2%
Male	705	50.8%

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