BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/brookside

724 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Brookside Middle School, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Sarasota County School District. Known for its focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. Brookside is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard academic core, Brookside Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including arts, music, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, working to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. With its central location on South Shade Avenue, the school remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

724

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	291
Black	86
Asian	9
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (40.7%)
Hispanic
291 (40.2%)
Black
86 (11.9%)
Two or More
42 (5.8%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)361-6472
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/brookside
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 6 204

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 269