- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sarasota, FL
Brookside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168001841
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Brookside Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120168001841 · Sarasota, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 15.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Brookside Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Brookside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 724
Brookside Middle School
724 students
What this shows Brookside Middle School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Middle School compares
Brookside Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Brookside Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Middle School
How many students attend Brookside Middle School?
Brookside Middle School has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Middle School?
56.1% of students at Brookside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Middle School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Middle School?
Brookside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookside Middle School rank among middle schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Brookside Middle School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.