Eisenhower Elementary vs McPherson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Elementary
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
McPherson Middle School
McPherson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Elementary McPherson, Kansas | McPherson Middle School McPherson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 686 | #105 of 205 |
| National rank | #27287 of 50,301 | #10786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | McPherson | McPherson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eisenhower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 35.4).
- •Eisenhower Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Eisenhower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Eisenhower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 40.1%).
- •Eisenhower Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •McPherson Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 239.
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 Eisenhower Elementary better than McPherson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eisenhower Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eisenhower Elementary and McPherson Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between McPherson and McPherson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Elementary: 239. McPherson Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Elementary and McPherson Middle School rank in Kansas?
Eisenhower Elementary is 344th of 686 and McPherson Middle School is 105th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).