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DeSoto Central Middle School

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DeSoto Central Middle School is a suburban public school in Southaven, Mississippi that is part of Desoto Co School District. It serves 1,407 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.5:1. Its teachers have had 79 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades 6 - 8

1,407 Students

76 Teachers

2611 Central Pkwy

Southaven, MS 38672 View local requests

http://www.desotocountyschools.org/dcm

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DeSoto Central Middle School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

DeSoto Central Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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DeSoto Central Middle School

$29,873

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

310

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

DeSoto Central Middle School has received support from 56 individuals from Mississippi and 254 individuals out-of-state.

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