Below Average
#1153 of 1,294 schools in KS
D D Eisenhower Middle
Middle School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 N 72nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 7% proficient (2025)
- Reading 12% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D D Eisenhower Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D D Eisenhower Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,830
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria Willis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Turner Sixth Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6 | 2.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Turner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–8 | 4.9 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #35 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
D D Eisenhower Middle is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D D Eisenhower Middle
D D Eisenhower Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D D Eisenhower Middle
What grades does D D Eisenhower Middle serve?
D D Eisenhower Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend D D Eisenhower Middle?
D D Eisenhower Middle has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D D Eisenhower Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at D D Eisenhower Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D D Eisenhower Middle rank in KS?
D D Eisenhower Middle ranks #1,153 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is D D Eisenhower Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
D D Eisenhower Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at D D Eisenhower Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D D Eisenhower Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is D D Eisenhower Middle a charter school?
No, D D Eisenhower Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D D Eisenhower Middle a Title I school?
No, D D Eisenhower Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D D Eisenhower Middle?
70.4% of students at D D Eisenhower Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (913) 627-6450
- Area population (ZIP 66109)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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