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#945 of 1,294 schools in KS
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Middle School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
800 Walters Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,363
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
45%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan B Anthony Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 174 | 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.
Manhattan-ogden
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is a public middle school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 756 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #945 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
What grades does Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School serve?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School rank in KS?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School ranks #945 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School a charter school?
No, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
47.2% of students at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School 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
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Riley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (785) 587-2880
- Area population (ZIP 66502)
- 43,247
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.4
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 66502; 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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