Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, D D Eisenhower Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: D D Eisenhower Middle serves the northwest part of Kansas City, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.6 square miles. Most families typically face a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
D D Eisenhower Middle School's student population of 634 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
D D Eisenhower Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D D Eisenhower Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
3%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
26%
7%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D D Eisenhower Middle School's ranking?
D D Eisenhower Middle School is ranked #1261 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are D D Eisenhower Middle School often compared to?
D D Eisenhower Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead Middle School, Piper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend D D Eisenhower Middle School?
634 students attend D D Eisenhower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of D D Eisenhower Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D D Eisenhower Middle School?
D D Eisenhower Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does D D Eisenhower Middle School offer ?
D D Eisenhower Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D D Eisenhower Middle School part of?
D D Eisenhower Middle School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is D D Eisenhower Middle School located?
D D Eisenhower Middle School is located in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Victory Hills.
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