DeSoto Parish


Summary:

The schools in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, serve a diverse student population across 9 schools, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 alternative schools. While the district exhibits stark performance differences, with some schools consistently ranking among the top in the state, others struggle to meet academic standards.

The standout schools in the district are North DeSoto High School, North DeSoto Upper Elementary School, and North DeSoto Middle School 6-8, which consistently outperform the parish and state averages on standardized tests. These schools boast high proficiency rates, strong academic performance, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a focus on academic excellence and access to resources.

In contrast, Mansfield Elementary School, Mansfield Middle School, and Mansfield High School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the parish and state averages. These schools also have higher percentages of students from low-income families, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address the underlying factors contributing to their academic challenges.

District Detail

 201 Crosby Street
Mansfield, LA 71052-2613

 (318) 872-2836

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 122 Louisiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,135

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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