What grades does North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 serve?

North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Stonewall area.

Where is North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 located?

North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 is a rural school in Stonewall, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North DeSoto Middle School 6-8?

The student-teacher ratio at North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 is 15.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Stonewall, LA?

Schools in Stonewall include North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Stonewall area.

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North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Stonewall, Louisiana|DeSoto Parish

Stonewall, LA 71078

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Principals' Cluster LearningEvent

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Sat

Back-to-School BlastoffEvent

Aug

Mon

Staff Professional DevelopmentStaff Day

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Aug

Wed

QAT Quarterly Check-In Event

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

618

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

DeSoto Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.7%

Phone

(318)925-4520

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

68%

93th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

57%

93th percentile in LA

Chronic Absenteeism

4.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

44 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

693

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,116

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,070

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,245

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 15%Local 74%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.3%

Below 150% poverty line

7.2%

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Uninsured residents

17.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

589

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

551

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

89%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

217 (39%)

Intellectual Disability

78 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

62 (11%)

Autism

61 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

26 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

605

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Principals' Cluster Learning

Event

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Back-to-School Blastoff

Event

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Staff Professional Development

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	End of Grading Period	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day- Students Do Not Attend	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of Grading Period	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Teacher Workday/Flex	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Professional Development	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Begin Spring Semester	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of Grading Period	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Seniors' Last Attendance Day	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Students' Last Day	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teacher Workday/Flex	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	QAT Quarterly Check-In	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Principals' Cluster Learning	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about North DeSoto Middle School 6-8

North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 has a total enrollment of 618 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Stonewall, LA.