Public middle schoolGrades 6–8DeSoto ISD

DeSoto West Middle School

800 N Westmoreland, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 230-1820

D
65 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 14 points from 2025Up from an F (51) in 2025.
370students
21.4students per teacher
91.5%attendance
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CCDCABDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

DeSoto West Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 53

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 64

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 68

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of DeSoto West Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the DeSoto ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level51%
Meets grade level22%
DeSoto ISD middle schools: 27.1%
Masters grade level6%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

370students in 2024–25Down 7% from 399 the year before
21.4students per teacher17 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,568average teacher base pay
59.7%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD middle schools: 71.6%
8.1%English learners
5.7%in gifted & talented
34%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 76.5%Hispanic 18.4%Two or More Races 3.5%White 1.4%Asian 0.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with DeSoto ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of DeSoto West Middle School.

ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 0.9 mi away OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CDr. Joy Shaw Middle SchoolRed Oak ISD · 72 · 0.5 mi CBessie Coleman Middle SchoolCedar Hill ISD · 74 · 2.5 mi DCurtistene S McCowan Middle SchoolDeSoto ISD · 66 · 2.7 mi CUplift Hampton Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 78 · 2.7 mi AD A Hulcy STEAM Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 2.9 mi BVillage Tech SchoolsVillage Tech Schools · 82 · 3.3 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.1 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.4 mi PBrowns Early Discovery SchoolPrivate · PK–1 · 3.5 mi
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Questions about DeSoto West Middle School

What is DeSoto West Middle School’s TEA rating?

DeSoto West Middle School earned a D (65 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (51) in 2025.

What grades does DeSoto West Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 800 N Westmoreland in Desoto.

How many students go to DeSoto West Middle School?

370 students in 2024–25, down 7% from 399 the year before. There are about 21 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to DeSoto West Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use DeSoto ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.