Desoto West Junior High School

800 North Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115 | (972) 230-1820
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 751
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 800 N Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Kevin Dixon
  • Fax: (972) 274-8183
  • Website: www.desotoisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 751
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 404 (53.8%)
  • Females: 347 (46.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 129 (17.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 322 (42.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 451 (60.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Desoto West Junior High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian50.7%
Black61081.2%
Asian50.7%
Hispanic9813.0%
White334.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Desoto West Junior High School
  Number Percent
6th Grade24332.4%
7th Grade23731.6%
8th Grade27136.1%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
7.4
District:
9.3
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
40.7%
District:
40.8%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
30.7%
District:
19.2%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
8.0%
District:
15.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
15.8%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$59,896
District:
$62,428
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$48,434
District:
$49,733
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,045
District:
$44,218
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,474
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,090
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$53,816
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$60,805
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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