BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE

1201 NE COLBERN RD
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086

bcms.lsr7.org

1,067 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bernard C. Campbell Middle School (BCMS) is a prominent educational institution located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving as part of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and developmental needs of middle-school-aged children. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, BCMS strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Bernard C. Campbell Middle School places a high value on building a strong community and promoting character development. The school encourages active student participation in sports, arts, and various clubs, helping students explore their interests while developing leadership and teamwork skills. With a focus on innovation and leveraging technology in the classroom, BCMS maintains a modern approach to learning, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student success and engagement in a collaborative learning environment.

1,067

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	110
Black	201
Asian	24
Two or More	94
Pacific Islander	3

White
635 (59.5 %)
Black
201 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
110 (10.3 %)
Two or More
94 (8.8 %)
Asian
24 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone:	(816)986-3175
Website:	http://bcms.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 338

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 375