Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bright Scholar - Desoto is 0.17, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
91%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bright Scholar - Desoto?
22 students attend Bright Scholar - Desoto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bright Scholar - Desoto students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bright Scholar - Desoto offer ?
Bright Scholar - Desoto offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bright Scholar - Desoto part of?
Bright Scholar - Desoto is part of Benavides Independent School District.
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