Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Brookside Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Charter Middle School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Charter Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1656 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
82%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Charter Middle School's ranking?
Brookside Charter Middle School is ranked #1656 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Brookside Charter Middle School often compared to?
Brookside Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Brookside Charter Middle School?
205 students attend Brookside Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brookside Charter Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Charter Middle School?
Brookside Charter Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookside Charter Middle School offer ?
Brookside Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brookside Charter Middle School part of?
Brookside Charter Middle School is part of Brookside Charter Sch. School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookside Charter Middle School located?
Brookside Charter Middle School is located in the Blenheim Square Research Hospital neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Blenheim Square Research Hospital.
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