El Dorado Middle School

440 E Wildcat Way
El Dorado, KS 67042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, El Dorado 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 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Dorado Middle School's student population of 439 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

El Dorado 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 El Dorado Middle School is 0.36, which is less 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)
#1036 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
29%
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22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Dorado 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.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of El Dorado 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
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
79%
62%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of El Dorado 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
52%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Dorado 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 El Dorado Middle School's ranking?
El Dorado Middle School is ranked #1036 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Middle School?
439 students attend El Dorado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of El Dorado Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 El Dorado Middle School?
El Dorado Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado Middle School offer ?
El Dorado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Dorado Middle School part of?
El Dorado Middle School is part of El Dorado School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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