Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Tel:
(907)452-2000
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t. serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t. placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t.'s student population of 292 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #163 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 75% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-49% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is Alternative Learning Systems (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 111 students
0.0 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.0 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 431 students
0.3 miles
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 0.3 PK-8 431 - Fairbanks Lathrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,023 student
0.4 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 0.4 9-12 1,023 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 371 students
0.4 miles
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.4 7-8 371 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 374 students
0.7 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.7 PK-6 374
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