Serving 97 students in grades 6-8, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)'s student population of 97 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)'s ranking?
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) is ranked #1171 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) often compared to?
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)is often viewed alongside schools like Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology, D. S. Parrott Middle School, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)?
97 students attend Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)?
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) offer ?
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) part of?
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) is part of Hernando School District.
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