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Academic Resources for Desoto School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Desoto School District, a public school district serving the Arcadia area in Florida. The district educates 4,582 students across 11 schools.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of Desoto School District
11
Schools

4,582

Total Students

11

Schools

73%

Graduation Rate

1040

Avg SAT

21

Avg ACT

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Desoto School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • Florida FSA (Grades 3-5)
  • Florida FAST (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Desoto School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring support
West Elementary School
795 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Memorial Elementary School
793 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Nocatee Elementary School
446 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Teen Paren PK Child Care Program
3 students
Grades PK-PK
Available Grades:
PK
M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
Desoto Middle School
1,169 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Desoto County High School
1,244 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Desoto Secondary School
69 students
Desoto Virtual Academy
53 students
Reduced Services
10 students
Desoto Virtual Franchise
0
Hospital and Homebound
0
District Performance
Graduation Rate

73%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1040

Combined score
Average ACT

21

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$12,976

Annual expenditure

Supporting Families in Desoto School District

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