Eisenhower Middle School is a public middle school in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving 1,035 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 30.24% White, 23.19% African American, and 23.86% Hispanic students.
Academically, Eisenhower Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 14-19% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, and 10-21% were proficient in Mathematics. This trend has persisted over the past few years. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 65.12% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state and district averages. As a result, Eisenhower Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, with a ranking of 138 out of 149 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a low rating of 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
While the overall academic performance at Eisenhower Middle School is low, the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked in the top 25% of Oklahoma middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and White student performance in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its ranking and test scores dropping from higher levels in the past. Compared to nearby middle schools in the Lawton district, such as MacArthur Middle School and Central Middle School, Eisenhower Middle School's performance is generally lower, though these nearby schools also struggle with low academic performance and high percentages of students from low-income families.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,035 students attended Eisenhower Middle School.
Students who attend Eisenhower Middle School usually go on to attend Eisenhower High School
Students at Eisenhower Middle School are 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 23% African American, 15% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.
Eisenhower Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Oklahoma middle schools.