Summary:
The Brookside Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City district in Ohio. Despite serving a student population with significant economic challenges, Brookside Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests and ranks in the top 25% of middle schools statewide.
Brookside Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 76.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science and 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, far exceeding the state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.4 likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.5% is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement.
While Brookside Middle School has maintained a strong statewide ranking in recent years, its ranking has declined from 192 out of 1,046 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 363 in 2024-2025. This change warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and ensure the school continues to provide a high-quality education to its students, despite the socioeconomic challenges they face.
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