Below Average
#1035 of 1,294 schools in KS
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Middle School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
- Math 11% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl B. Bruce Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,745
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges/wyandot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Gloria Willis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Argentine MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #32 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl B. Bruce Middle School is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Carl B. Bruce Middle School is a public middle school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 835 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 1,294 schools in KS.
State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl B. Bruce Middle School
What grades does Carl B. Bruce Middle School serve?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl B. Bruce Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl B. Bruce Middle School rank in KS?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School ranks #1,035 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Carl B. Bruce Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl B. Bruce Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carl B. Bruce Middle School a charter school?
No, Carl B. Bruce Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl B. Bruce Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carl B. Bruce Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
84.7% of students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (913) 627-4000
- Area population (ZIP 66104)
- 26,820
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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