C+
Average
64/100

Brookside Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3636 S SHADE AVE, Sarasota, FL 34239
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
703
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+6 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%72%reading +2 pts, math +7 pts66th percentile (list)
Black32%37%reading -3 pts, math +8 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%57%reading -2 pts, math +11 pts63rd percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading -9 pts, math +8 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income46%53%reading +4 pts, math +15 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3636 S SHADE AVE
City Sarasota
ZIP Code 34239
District 1201680
NCES School ID 120168001841
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34239

Understanding the community around Brookside Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,079
Per Capita Income $53,750
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $376,900
Median Rent $1,523
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
View full data for ZIP 34239 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brookside Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.7%
Hispanic/Latino 36.4%
Black 11.1%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 703
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brookside Middle School?
Brookside Middle School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brookside Middle School?
Brookside Middle School has 703 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Brookside Middle School serve?
Brookside Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brookside Middle School receive per student?
Brookside Middle School receives $14,758 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brookside Middle School in 34239 ▼
Avg Home Value
$496,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,140
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
25.7%

Other Schools in 34239

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026