Carl B. Bruce Middle School vs Wilbur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 291 km 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
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Carl B. Bruce Middle School Kansas City, Kansas | Wilbur Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 205 | #155 of 205 |
| National rank | #15019 of 15,369 | #12560 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 23% |
| city | Kansas City | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 10.9).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 8%).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 90.7%).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Wilbur Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 821.
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 Wilbur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Middle School ranks higher (26.7 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 Wilbur Middle School?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School: 821. Wilbur Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl B. Bruce Middle School and Wilbur Middle School rank in Kansas?
Carl B. Bruce Middle School is 205th of 205 and Wilbur Middle School is 155th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).