Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) serves 38 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)'s student population of 38 students has grown by 1800% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
The diversity score of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
97%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
38 students attend Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) offer ?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) part of?
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep) is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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