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Alumni: what's one memory from BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
1,043
Middle
DISTRICT 1,001 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII·NCES 291830000222
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE
1201 NE COLBERN RD, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086 · (816) 986-3175 · Jackson County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,043 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 53% of Missouri public middle schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
341 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 332 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 369 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 342 | 33% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
45.7%
MO avg 44.9% . +0.0pp since 2021
Math
47.5%
MO avg 43.8% . -2.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are down about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.1% | 25.6% | 41.2% | 12.9% |
| Math | 24.5% | 23.0% | 33.5% | 18.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| 2023-24 | 41.7% | 43.4% |
| 2022-23 | 39.7% | 42.8% |
| 2021-22 | 45.7% | 50.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
47.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 47% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 48% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE's state test result (47.2% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE this school | 1,043 | 32.7% | 47.2% |
| MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE BLUE SPRINGS | 813 | 31.0% | 51.9% |
| PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL BLUE SPRINGS | 919 | 38.8% | 49.2% |
| PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE LEE'S SUMMIT | 905 | 29.0% | 50.2% |
| BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE BLUE SPRINGS | 807 | 31.5% | 59.0% |
| GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City | 882 | 36.1% | 58.4% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #124 of 379 | #12 of 36 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.5% | #156 of 380 ▲ 26 | #15 of 36 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.7% | #129 of 380 ▲ 27 | #11 of 36 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.3pp | #97 of 364 | #8 of 32 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,043 | #9 of 397 | #2 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #227 of 321 | #19 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.9% | #43 of 321 | #11 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.7% | #293 of 379 | #26 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.9% | #18 of 91 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,043
+54 (+5%) vs 2020
0% since 2000-01, when it was 1,046
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,043 | 73.6 | 14.2:1 | 33% (341) |
| 2023-24 | 1,073 | 73.4 | 14.6:1 | 31% (329) |
| 2022-23 | 1,067 | 72 | 14.8:1 | 27% (288) |
| 2020-21 | 989 | 67 | 14.8:1 | 26% (262) |
| 2017-18 | 863 | 60 | 14.4:1 | 26% (221) |
| 2015-16 | 889 | 59 | 15.1:1 | 22% (197) |
| 2010-11 | 934 | 63 | 14.8:1 | 22% (204) |
| 2000-01 | 1,046 | 66 | 15.8:1 | 7% (69) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (863 to 1,043); teachers up 23% (60 to 73.6).
About BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE is a large middle school serving families in LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri. There are 1,043 students enrolled, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts enrollment 126% bigger than the 461-student average for middle schools in Missouri.
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII enrolls 17,695 students, and its 28 schools include BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE.
White students are 56% of those enrolled at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE. Next come 20% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE are from different groups.
There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE, which has 73.6. By comparison, the average for middle schools in Missouri is 13.0:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE is about 33%. The 60% average for public schools in Jackson County is 27 points higher.
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 53% of Missouri public middle schools.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE would score about 47.6%. It scores 47.2%, within a point of that figure.
In Jackson County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $68,577, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. There are 244 public schools in the county, enrolling about 105,714, BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE among them.
UNDERWOOD ELEM. is about 0.1 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Nearby schools average 40.2% on proficiency, and BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE is above that at 47.2%.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Small.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 1,043, up from 989 in 2020-21.
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
- LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,999 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHigh · 1,989 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,940 students
- East Trails Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,051 students
- SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEMiddle · 1,005 students
- PLEASANT LEA MIDDLEMiddle · 905 students
Other schools in LEE'S SUMMIT
- LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,999 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHigh · 1,989 students
- LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,940 students
- East Trails Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,051 students
- SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEMiddle · 1,005 students
- PLEASANT LEA MIDDLEMiddle · 905 students
Nearby schools
- UNDERWOOD ELEM.0.1 mi · 511
- MEADOW LANE ELEM.0.8 mi · 435
- R-7 Online Academy1.6 mi · 65
- LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH1.8 mi · 1,940
- RICHARDSON ELEM.2.1 mi · 405
- LANGSFORD HOUSE2.2 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE?
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE enrolls approximately 1,043 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE serve?
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE.
How diverse is BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE?
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE reports a student body of 56% White, 12% Hispanic, 20% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE?
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE is overseen by LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII in Jackson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.