Desoto ISD is a large suburban school district in North Texas in Dallas County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 71.4% Black and 67.6% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,832
in 2025,
up
$11,307
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,232per year
+$9,970
since 2015
State320thof 1,081
Region54thof 102
Peers61stof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,112per year
+$11,686
since 2015
State251stof 1,182
Region49thof 109
Peers68thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,012per year
+$12,141
since 2015
State359thof 1,191
Region63rdof 109
Peers64thof 75
All teachers
$61,832per year
+$11,307
since 2015
State334thof 1,201
Region60thof 110
Peers68thof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,232per year
State320thof 1,081
Region54thof 102
Peers61stof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,112per year
State251stof 1,182
Region49thof 109
Peers68thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,012per year
State359thof 1,191
Region63rdof 109
Peers64thof 75
All teachers
$61,832per year
State334thof 1,201
Region60thof 110
Peers68thof 75
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.