B.e.s.t. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
32%
Black
(15-16)80%
23%
White
(15-16)10%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend B.e.s.t.?
10 students attend B.e.s.t..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of B.e.s.t. students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does B.e.s.t. offer ?
B.e.s.t. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is B.e.s.t. part of?
B.e.s.t. is part of Polk School District.
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