Alta Vista Elementary School vs Brookside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Brookside Middle School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 2,187 | #163 of 563 |
| National rank | #18370 of 50,301 | #3910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 59.7).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Brookside Middle School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Elementary School better than Brookside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 59.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Vista Elementary School and Brookside Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary School: 453. Brookside Middle School: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary School and Brookside Middle School rank in Florida?
Alta Vista Elementary School is 1099th of 2,187 and Brookside Middle School is 163rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).