Bernard C. Campbell Middle School serves 989 students in grades 5-8.
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School's student population of 989 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bernard C. Campbell Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
18%
15%
White
67%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard C. Campbell Middle School's ranking?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School is ranked #813 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bernard C. Campbell Middle School?
989 students attend Bernard C. Campbell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bernard C. Campbell Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernard C. Campbell Middle School?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bernard C. Campbell Middle School offer ?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bernard C. Campbell Middle School part of?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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