How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carl B. Bruce Middle School | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, KS | Kansas City, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 821 | 687 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.9% | 78.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carl B. Bruce Middle School | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,611 | $17,611 |
| District | Kansas City | Kansas City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carl B. Bruce Middle School | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| African American | 26.1% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.9% | 77.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carl B. Bruce Middle School | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 474:1 | 357:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.0% | 42.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 121 | 127 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.