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BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

3636 S SHADE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239SARASOTA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
745
Students
Total enrolled
$14,758
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 745 students in grades 06–08 in SARASOTA, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,758 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in SARASOTA, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 745 students. The district invests $14,758 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

745
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution370 male · 375 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 494 students
Student Composition
46%
34%
12%
Asian2%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black12%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120168001841

Academic Outcomes at BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34239

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,758Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,758
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,758 spent per student, an estimated $6,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
11.5%
Local (property tax)
77.1%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOLLAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
Middle
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLBOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOLHERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLVENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLNORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOLSARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySarasota County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSARASOTA →
Phone: (941)361-6472
NCES ID: 120168001841
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SARASOTA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SARASOTA
High
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2,597 students · 09–12
● 51 opp35% FRL
High
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,584 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL
2,562 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
2,528 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
Other
PINE VIEW SCHOOL
1,689 students · 02–12
13% FRL
Elem
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
1,411 students · PK–08
35% FRL
High
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL
1,309 students · 09–12
● 34 opp68% FRL
Mid
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,278 students · 06–08
● 45 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3636 S SHADE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.