Brookside Middle School vs Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Brookside Middle School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 563 | #79 of 563 |
| National rank | #3910 of 15,369 | #2076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 724 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 67.4).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.7).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is the larger school with 747 students compared with 724.
- •Brookside Middle School is a public school while Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brookside Middle School better than Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences ranks higher (76.6 vs 67.4 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 Brookside Middle School and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Middle School: 724. Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Middle School and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences rank in Florida?
Brookside Middle School is 163rd of 563 and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is 79th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).