B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
School Overview
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students (15-16) | 10 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | <50% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | <50% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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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% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16) | 70% | 48% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 3% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Polk School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to B.e.s.t. is Polk Full Time Eschool (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Crystal Lake Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crystal Lake Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Crystal Lake Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 480 students10
0.2 miles
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966 0.2 PK-5 480 - Lakeland Crystal Lake Middle School Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 906 students10
0.3 miles
2410 Crystal Lake Dr N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970 0.3 6-8 906 - Lakeland Polk Full Time Eschool Grades: K-12 | 92 students
0.4 miles
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538 0.4 K-12 92 - Lakeland Magnolia Montessori Academy Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 98 students10
1.3 miles
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991 1.3 K-6 98 - Lakeland Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
1.5 miles
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992 1.5 PK-5 494
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