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Desoto Central Middle School

2611 CENTRAL PARKWAY, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38672

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 20 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Desoto Central Middle School

Desoto Central Middle School is a public middle school in Southaven, Mississippi, for students in grades 6 through 8. The school has about 1,400 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which helps with structured classroom instruction. The students come from a wide range of racial and economic backgrounds, just like the suburbs of DeSoto County. Desoto Central Middle School is known for putting a lot of emphasis on core subjects, especially math. According to data from USA News, about 74% of students are proficient in math and 57% are proficient in reading. This is better than the average for many states. The lessons are in line with Mississippi's College and Career Readiness Standards, and students can choose electives, play sports, and do other activities that help them learn. The school is part of the DeSoto County School District, which means it gets steady funding from the government and support from the community. Desoto Central Middle School is in a city where home values are going up and families are moving there. The school has good academic results and room to grow, making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

2611 CENTRAL PARKWAY, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38672

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Phone

(662) 349-6660

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 57% in Reading.
80
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1407
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 20 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Desoto Central Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.4%
Asian 3.98%
Hispanic 4.12%
Black 46.27%
Two+ Races 12.01%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
33.4%
Asian
3.98%
Hispanic
4.12%
Black
46.27%
Two+ Races
12.01%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1407
48.76%
686 Female
51.24%
721 Male

Student Population

1407 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

469 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The DeSoto Central Middle School dance team was recognized by the DeSoto County School Board for winning a state championship. The team received official certificates in January 2025 for their accomplishment, celebrating excellence in extracurricular achievement and representing the school with distinction.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to lead or help others at the school?

Ans. Being a leader and doing service work makes you more responsible.

Q2. Do students get help when they move from one school to another?

Ans. Guidance programs help students get used to what is expected of them.

Q3: What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Core values are respect and accountability.

Q4. Are there any programs outside of school?

Ans. A variety of activities cater to student interests.

Q5. Does the school regularly involve families?

Ans. School communications keep families up to date.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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