Discovery Intermediate School vs Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
625 students
| Measure | Discovery Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas | Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Goddard, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 205 | #30 of 205 |
| National rank | #5924 of 15,369 | #5797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 502 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| city | Goddard | Goddard |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.9 vs 58.5).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.9).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Intermediate School better than Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Intermediate School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Goddard and Goddard in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Intermediate School: 502. Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Intermediate School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School rank in Kansas?
Discovery Intermediate School is 32nd of 205 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School is 30th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).