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About this school
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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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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53%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 25, 2026
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DeSoto Central Middle School
$29,873
raised using DonorsChoose
79
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
310
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
DeSoto Central Middle School has received support from
56 individuals from Mississippi and
254 individuals out-of-state.
