D D Eisenhower Middle School

2901 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 581 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 29%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

D D Eisenhower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

D D Eisenhower Middle School's student population of 581 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

D D Eisenhower Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D D Eisenhower Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1270 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of D D Eisenhower Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of D D Eisenhower Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of D D Eisenhower Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of D D Eisenhower Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
22%
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Black
26%
7%
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White
13%
61%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of D D Eisenhower Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in D D Eisenhower Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1270 out of 1,280 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, Rosedale 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 29% 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?
581 students attend D D Eisenhower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of D D Eisenhower Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 16:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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