Summary:
Brookside Charter Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 within the Brookside Charter School district in Missouri. Despite higher per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom 25% of Missouri middle schools for the past three years.
Brookside Charter Middle School struggles with low proficiency rates in core subjects, with only 17-24% of students proficient in math and 18-25% proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 31-44% and 38-38% respectively. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate is a mere 7.4%, far below the state average of 35.7%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, significantly higher than the state average.
These academic challenges persist despite the school's high-poverty student population, with 98.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's higher per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on resources, the data indicates the school has not been able to effectively translate these inputs into improved student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of Brookside Charter Middle School's underperformance should be a priority for the district to ensure students receive a high-quality education.
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