Located in the northern section of Blenheim Square, right behind Research Medical Center, is Brookside Charter, home of the bears. Their vision is to “empower students to be leaders of their tomorrow,” and they strive to develop leaders who will make the world a more just place.
Brookside is one of 21 public charter schools in Kansas City and is open to all students in the Kansas City Public School District. It is publicly funded yet has the flexibility to design its curriculum around its students’ needs. Over 700 students from Pre-K through 8th grade attend Brookside Charter, and their goal is to continue expanding so they can accept more students.
The school places a lot of importance on developing leadership skills in the students. Their motto is “Enter to Learn, Exist to Lead,” and their goal is to prepare students for success in life beyond Brookside through rigorous academics and leadership skills development.
Pre-K is project-based learning that focuses on learning by doing. The elementary and middle schools utilize the Leader in Me framework, and many classrooms are co-taught, meaning they have two teachers. Students can participate in many clubs and activities at Brookside Charter, including the National Junior Honor Society, Student Lighthouse Team, Green Club, and more.
For students who enjoy athletics, Brookside has several to choose from for boys and girls, including volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
Brookside Charter School
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1815 E 63rd St,
Kansas City, MO
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Emily Twyman-brown
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
44.2%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
240:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
85%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
5.5%
White
2.7%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/20/2021
Our experience has been great. This is my daughter's 3rd year here and she is excelling. She has found her love for learning and is always ready to come to school!
11/20/2018
Staff tries to handle bullying when reported. They have guidelines that they have to go by and it isn't always what students or parents want to hear.
9/4/2017
The staff is excellent! I have been to many schools and this is the first time that I truly feel as if the staff members know the students by name. They care for each student. That is something you don't get everywhere.
3/29/2017
The staff is disrespectful and the pray on each other and new teacher and if they don't like them they will then plot on how to get you fired.. They allow threatening statements from teachers to kids, they allow the teachers to use unappreciated language.. If you seem you will be a problem for them...
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Map
List Price Range
$72K - $285K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$137,212
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
$44,489
% of College Grads
12.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,227 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
72.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$894 - $2,020 per month
- Willow Creek
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 645+ Sq Ft
- 201 W 99th Terrace
- Kansas City, MO
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$1,505 - $3,435 per month
- Brookside 51
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 546+ Sq Ft
- 5100 Oak St
- Kansas City, MO
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 5th to 8th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Swope Park
- Bike Trails
- Golf
- Soccer
Holmes Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Arbor Villa Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Dunn Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Hiking
Neighborhood Park @ 57th & Forest
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
NOBLE Park
Blenheim Park
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Holmes Park
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Oak Meyer Gardens
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Swope Park Campus
Natural beauty, convenience and price point appeal to first-time buyers, investors
Armour Hills
Brookside area neighborhood with landscaped parks and fountains
East Meyer 6
Residential Kansas City neighborhood with historic homes and suburban charm
Brookside Charter School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Kansas City, MO and is served by the Brookside Charter School in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 542 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Brookside Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $137,212. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hogan Preparatory Academy, Ewing Marion Kauffman School, University Academy - Upper School, and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brookside Charter School.