Bertram Caruthers Elem vs Carl B. Bruce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertram Caruthers Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Bertram Caruthers Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Carl B. Bruce Middle School Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 686 | #205 of 205 |
| National rank | #49136 of 50,301 | #15019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.1 vs 10.9).
- •Bertram Caruthers Elem does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Bertram Caruthers Elem does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Carl B. Bruce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 92.6%).
- •Carl B. Bruce Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Carl B. Bruce Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bertram Caruthers Elem better than Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bertram Caruthers Elem and Carl B. Bruce Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertram Caruthers Elem: 364. Carl B. Bruce Middle School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertram Caruthers Elem and Carl B. Bruce Middle School rank in Kansas?
Bertram Caruthers Elem is 680th of 686 and Carl B. Bruce Middle School is 205th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).