D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Carl B. Bruce Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Kansas
Growth
C
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
835
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.67 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−29 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−28 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%7%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts4th percentile (list)
Asian10%10%reading -38 pts, math -43 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income8%6%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2100 N 18th St
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 66104
District 2007950
NCES School ID 200795001415
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66104

Understanding the community around Carl B. Bruce Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,247
Per Capita Income $22,244
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School or Higher 75.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,600
Median Rent $1,006
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carl B. Bruce Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.7%
Black 25.4%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 835
Teachers (FTE) 47.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School has 835 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Carl B. Bruce Middle School serve?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carl B. Bruce Middle School receive per student?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School receives $17,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carl B. Bruce Middle School in 66104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$174,061
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,238
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
35.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026