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BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.)

PublicRegularCharterGrades 6–8
BROOKSVILLE, Florida · HERNANDO
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students88
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch46%
Title INo
BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
88
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
46%-3.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.) is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BROOKSVILLE, Florida. The school enrolls 88 students. It is part of the HERNANDO district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHERNANDO
County12053
CityBROOKSVILLE
ZIP34601
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120081008214

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment88
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino10.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian22.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
22.5%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %46%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)