Carl B. Bruce Middle School vs Chelsea Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 918 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Chelsea Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Carl B. Bruce Middle School Kansas City, Kansas | Chelsea Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 205 | #678 of 686 |
| National rank | #15019 of 15,369 | #48894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 821 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 14% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 10.9).
- •Chelsea Elem does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Chelsea Elem does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Chelsea Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90.7%).
- •Carl B. Bruce Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •Carl B. Bruce Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 557.
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 Carl B. Bruce Middle School better than Chelsea Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea Elem ranks higher (11.9 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carl B. Bruce Middle School and Chelsea Elem?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School: 821. Chelsea Elem: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl B. Bruce Middle School and Chelsea Elem rank in Kansas?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School is 205th of 205 and Chelsea Elem is 678th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).