Serving 425 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 425 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
El Dorado 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 El Dorado Middle School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado Middle School's ranking?
El Dorado Middle School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
425 students attend El Dorado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of El Dorado Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Middle School?
El Dorado Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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