Brookside Charter Middle School

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Brookside Charter Middle School ranks 324 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Brookside Charter Middle School is a public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 229 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ewing Marion Kauffman School district, which is ranked 298 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookside Charter Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (87.34%) and economically disadvantaged (98.69% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 42.8%, compared to the state average of 60%. However, the school performs relatively well in certain subgroups, such as African American students and special education students, ranking in the top quartile of Missouri middle schools for these subgroups.

Comparing Brookside Charter Middle School to nearby high-performing charter schools, such as Academie Lafayette Armour IMS and Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle, highlights the potential for Brookside Charter Middle School to learn from and emulate successful practices in order to better serve its students. Despite the school's challenges, its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 and high per-student spending of $15,582 in 2021-2022 suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130-3436

(816) 531-2192

District: Brookside Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
324^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,582

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.3%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookside Charter Middle School ranks worse than 70.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.3%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookside Charter Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Brookside Charter Middle School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookside Charter Middle School is $15,582.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brookside Charter Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Charter Middle School 324^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Brookside Charter Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Brookside Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Charter School 298^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brookside Charter Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Brookside Charter Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	23.74	552^nd	633	12.8%
2015	10.27	558^th	585	4.6%
2016	16.62	388^th	435	10.8%
2017	18.56	506^th	568	10.9%
2018	14.94	507^th	552	8.2%
2019	20.68	500^th	587	14.8%
2021	13.77	405^th	454	10.8%
2022	27.47	350^th	459	23.7%
2023	32.10	324^th	459	29.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookside Charter Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.45	24^th	192	87.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookside Charter Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.85	344^th	422	18.5%
2019	38.20	315^th	482	34.6%
2021	30.65	292^nd	371	21.3%
2022	55.53	151^st	365	58.6%
2023	48.82	189^th	382	50.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Brookside Charter Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.73	66^th	129	48.8%
2019	59.23	44^th	149	70.5%
2021	55.84	47^th	135	65.2%
2022	76.57	22^nd	148	85.1%
2023	67.79	36^th	153	76.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Brookside Charter Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	4	49	0	1	1	0	0	55
2013	11	76	0	3	2	0	3	95
2014	15	128	0	6	0	0	5	154
2015	12	145	0	14	0	0	5	176
2016	10	146	1	8	0	0	6	171
2017	8	157	0	3	0	0	2	170
2018	8	162	0	5	1	0	26	202
2019	4	181	0	9	1	0	5	200
2020	5	191	0	9	1	0	10	216
2021	3	181	0	10	0	0	13	207
2022	7	179	0	7	0	1	9	203
2023	5	200	0	8	0	1	15	229

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookside Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	55	6.4	8.4	80
2013	95	7.0	13.4	83.2
2014	154	13.0	11.8	88.3
2015	176	15.0	11.7	100
2016	171	15.0	11.4	98.2
2017	170	20.1	8.4	100
2018	202	19.2	10.4	100
2019	200	17.4	11.4	98.5
2020	216	21.2	10.1	98.6
2021	207	18.5	11.1	98.6
2022	203	21.1	9.6	98.5
2023	229	23.5	9.7	98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brookside Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	55	6.4	8.4	80
2013	95	7.0	13.4	83.2
2014	154	13.0	11.8	88.3
2015	176	15.0	11.7	100
2016	171	15.0	11.4	98.2
2017	170	20.1	8.4	100
2018	202	19.2	10.4	100
2019	200	17.4	11.4	98.5
2020	216	21.2	10.1	98.6
2021	207	18.5	11.1	98.6
2022	203	21.1	9.6	98.5
2023	229	23.5	9.7	98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookside Charter Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$756 (5.5%)	$12,906 (94.5%)	$13,661
2020	$831 (6.0%)	$13,095 (94.0%)	$13,927
2021	$1,689 (12.8%)	$11,530 (87.2%)	$13,220
2022	$4,147 (26.6%)	$11,434 (73.4%)	$15,582

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookside Charter Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 500^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 324^th of 459 Middle schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter Middle School)	18.7	17.1	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter School)	18.7	17.1	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Middle School)	20.4	14.3	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	20.4	14.3	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter Middle School)	29.1	14.1	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brookside Charter School)	29.1	14.1	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Middle School)	25.8	20.5	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	25.8	20.5	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Brookside Charter Middle School)	27.9	26.9	1%
8th Grade Science (Brookside Charter School)	27.9	26.9	1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter Middle School)	44.3	49.2	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Charter School)	44.3	49.2	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	229	14.5%
African American	181	200	10.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	4	5	25%
Two or More Races	5	15	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.5%	98.7%	0.2%

Schools Near Brookside Charter Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brookside Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	229	24	9.7	98.7%	5 (2.2%)	200 (87.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.6%)	32.1	324^th of 459 public middle schools	29.4%		27.5	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	26		17.1	14.1	42.8		26.9		14.3	20.5	49.2			$15,582	$4,147	$11,434
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6401 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	566	50	11.2	73.7%	19 (3.4%)	453 (80.0%)	64 (11.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	62.8	151^st of 459 public middle schools	67.1%		41.8	276^th of 459 public middle schools	39.9%	125	25.3	49.6	57.4	47.4	23.2	23.1	17.2	37.3	34.8	41.8			$16,437	$2,515	$13,922
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	6409 Agnes	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-4479	188	12	15.6	98.4%	5 (2.7%)	167 (88.8%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.1	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%		2.2	458^th of 459 public middle schools	0.2%	1			1.2			1.3			5.0	2.7			$16,418	$6,372	$10,046
University Academy-Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-9272	264	21	12.5	98.9%	6 (2.3%)	247 (93.6%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.5	256^th of 459 public middle schools	44.2%		45.7	258^th of 459 public middle schools	43.8%	2		9.8	40.9	42.5				13.0	38.7	46.6			$12,292	$2,184	$10,108
Frontier School Of Excellence-M	Public, Charter	6-8	5605 Troost Ave.	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	85	12	7.1	96.5%	1 (1.2%)	46 (54.1%)	34 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	21.5	376^th of 459 public middle schools	18.1%		17.6	385^th of 459 public middle schools	16.1%	9			20.6	31.0		11.9			15.1	18.4			$15,324	$2,167	$13,157
Allen Village Junior Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	706 W 42nd St.	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	105	8	13.0	90.5%	3 (2.9%)	30 (28.6%)	66 (62.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	42.7	269^th of 459 public middle schools	41.4%		24.2	364^th of 459 public middle schools	20.7%	95			21.7						32.4	44.4			$17,636	$1,984	$15,652
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS	Public, Charter	6-8	201 E Armour Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 800-8771	264	19	13.8	18.9%	170 (64.4%)	37 (14.0%)	19 (7.2%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.5%)	89.5	32^nd of 459 public middle schools	93.0%		92.6	13^th of 459 public middle schools	97.2%	19		50.0	68.8			56.1		53.3	74.1	61.8	90.9	84.0	$13,702	$516	$13,185
Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3435 Broadway Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	141	9	15.0	57.4%	36 (25.5%)	58 (41.1%)	34 (24.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	23.3	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%		40.8	282^nd of 459 public middle schools	38.6%	85	23.1	24.4			36.8	9.0	46.2	24.4					$11,251	$981	$10,270
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	3611 East Linwood	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2100	428	32	13.5	99.3%	29 (6.8%)	333 (77.8%)	58 (13.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	4.6	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%		4.7	449^th of 459 public middle schools	2.2%	3			5.0	3.5		7.2			6.4	10.0			$17,165	$2,832	$14,334
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center	Public	8	11115 Bennington Ave	Kansas City	64134	Jackson County	Hickman Mills C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-7600	770	46	16.8	100.0%	60 (7.8%)	498 (64.7%)	138 (17.9%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	53 (6.9%)	6	446^th of 459 public middle schools	2.8%		7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%	9			7.0	4.7		9.8			11.4	9.0			$12,515	$3,442	$9,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Charter Middle School

Is Brookside Charter Middle School a good school?

Brookside Charter Middle School ranks 324^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Brookside Charter Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Brookside Charter Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Brookside Charter Middle School?

Students at Brookside Charter Middle School are 87% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

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