B. Banneker Elementary vs Brookside Charter Middle Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. Banneker Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
487 students
Brookside Charter Middle Schl
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
225 students
| Measure | B. Banneker Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Brookside Charter Middle Schl Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,159 | #350 of 392 |
| National rank | #49674 of 50,301 | #13077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Charter Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 9.1).
- •Brookside Charter Middle Schl does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Brookside Charter Middle Schl does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Brookside Charter Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.2).
- •B. Banneker Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 225.
- •B. Banneker Elementary is a public school while Brookside Charter Middle Schl 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 B. Banneker Elementary better than Brookside Charter Middle Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Charter Middle Schl ranks higher (23.7 vs 9.1 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 B. Banneker Elementary and Brookside Charter Middle Schl?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. Banneker Elementary: 487. Brookside Charter Middle Schl: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. Banneker Elementary and Brookside Charter Middle Schl rank in Missouri?
B. Banneker Elementary is 1153rd of 1,159 and Brookside Charter Middle Schl is 350th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).