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Carl B. Bruce Middle School vs. Central Middle School

Should you attend Carl B. Bruce Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
2100 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Middle School
925 Ivandale
Kansas City, KS 66101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Carl B. Bruce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Carl B. Bruce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
835 students
688 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carl B. Bruce Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carl B. Bruce Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carl B. Bruce Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kansas City School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1275 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1259 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carl B. Bruce Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
5%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
5%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kansas City School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carl B. Bruce Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
288
226
Grade 7 Students
281
243
Grade 8 Students
266
219

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kansas City School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carl B. Bruce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carl B. Bruce Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kansas City School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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