El Dorado Middle

El Dorado
440 E Wildcat Way
El Dorado, KS 67042
370 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
El Dorado Middle School, located at 440 E Wildcat Way in El Dorado, Kansas, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the El Dorado Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for students in their middle school years. By offering a diverse range of educational programs and extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader El Dorado school system, the middle school emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school leverages its resources to ensure that students have access to modern technology and well-rounded instruction, helping to establish a strong foundation for future academic success. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s official website at [www.eldoradoschools.org](http://www.eldoradoschools.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and updates.
370
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    289 (78.1%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    33 (8.9%)
  • Black
    5 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: El Dorado
Phone: (316)322-4820
Website: http://www.usd490.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 148
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio