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#883 of 1,294 schools in KS

Robert E Clark Middle

Middle School · Bonner Springs · Bonner Springs, KS

A Bonner Springs middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

420 N Bluegrass, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

  • Math 28% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,367
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Robert E Clark Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert E Clark Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,005/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonner Springs), 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

$96,264

Median home value

$248,000

Median rent

$1,069/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Basehor-linwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–83.6 mi670Compare →
Monticello Trails Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–84.2 mi684Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bonner Springs

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert E Clark Middle is listed in Bonner Springs; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert E Clark Middle

Robert E Clark Middle is a public middle school in Bonner Springs, KS, part of Bonner Springs, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert E Clark Middle

What grades does Robert E Clark Middle serve?

Robert E Clark Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Robert E Clark Middle?

Robert E Clark Middle has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Clark Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Clark Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert E Clark Middle rank in KS?

Robert E Clark Middle ranks #883 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Robert E Clark Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert E Clark Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Robert E Clark Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert E Clark Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert E Clark Middle a charter school?

No, Robert E Clark Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert E Clark Middle a Title I school?

No, Robert E Clark Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert E Clark Middle?

62.4% of students at Robert E Clark Middle 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
587
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wyandotte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 66012)
10,301
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 66012; 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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