For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 942 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Northwest is Carl B. Bruce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS include Carl B. Bruce Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest City?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest City?
the neighborhood of Northwest City public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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