Brookside High School is a public high school located at 1662 Harris Road in Sheffield, Ohio, 22 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio. It is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District. The current high school/middle school building, serving grades 7–12, opened in August 2015.
Serving 425 students in grades 3-6, Brookside Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside Intermediate School's student population of 425 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookside Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Intermediate School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Intermediate School's ranking?
Brookside Intermediate School is ranked #1258 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Brookside Intermediate School often compared to?
Brookside Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Constellation Schools Elyria Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Brookside Intermediate School?
425 students attend Brookside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brookside Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Intermediate School?
Brookside Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookside Intermediate School offer ?
Brookside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Intermediate School part of?
Brookside Intermediate School is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District.
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