Public elementary schoolGrades K–8DeSoto ISD

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

1200 Academy Way, Desoto, TX 75115

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90 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Up from a B (87) in 2025.
536students
18.8students per teacher
96.2%attendance
1stof 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools
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DACFCFARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has earned an A in 2 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 achievementB · 89

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 89

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

Closing the gapsA · 93

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the DeSoto ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level86%
Meets grade level57%
DeSoto ISD elementary schools: 36.7%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

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

536students in 2024–25Up 5% from 510 the year before
18.8students per teacher29 full-time teachers
19.7average class sizeDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 20.8
5.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,190average teacher base pay
45.9%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 63.9%
2.8%English learners
14.2%in gifted & talented
6.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 84%Hispanic 12.1%Two or More Races 3%Asian 0.4%White 0.2%

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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy.

ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 0.4 mi away OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DGolden Rule DeSotoGolden Rule Charter School · 65 · 1.4 mi AAmber Terrace Early Childhood Learning CenterDeSoto ISD · 90 · 1.6 mi CUplift Gradus Prep PsUplift Education · 78 · 1.8 mi FFrank D Moates ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.0 mi CWoodridge Fine Arts and Gifted AcademyDeSoto ISD · 78 · 2.0 mi FThe Meadows ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.0 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

What is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy’s TEA rating?

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy serve?

Grades K–8. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 1200 Academy Way in Desoto.

How many students go to Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?

536 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 510 the year before. There are about 19 students for every teacher.

How does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy compare with other DeSoto ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?

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.