Very Good
#535 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 24% in state
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Middle School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1201 NE COLBERN RD, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
- Math 55% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernard C. Campbell Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernard C. Campbell 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lee's Summit), 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
$107,098
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-7 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Woods SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Lees Summit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Delta Woods MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 808 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernard C. Campbell Middle is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Bernard C. Campbell Middle is a public middle school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernard C. Campbell Middle
What grades does Bernard C. Campbell Middle serve?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard C. Campbell Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernard C. Campbell Middle rank in MO?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle ranks #535 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bernard C. Campbell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernard C. Campbell Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bernard C. Campbell Middle a charter school?
No, Bernard C. Campbell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernard C. Campbell Middle a Title I school?
No, Bernard C. Campbell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
30.7% of students at Bernard C. Campbell 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
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (816) 986-3175
- Area population (ZIP 64086)
- 23,483
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64086; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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