Is Fairbanks B.E.S.T. a good school?

Yes! Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 95 Alaska alternative schools.

How many students attend Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?

In the 2022-23 school year, 801 students attended Fairbanks B.E.S.T..

What is the racial makeup of Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?

Students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T. are 64% White, 15% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. School in Fairbanks AK

Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.04. (See more...)

Compare Details Fairbanks B.E.S.T. ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), two or more races (15.4%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is 801. (See more...)

Compare Fairbanks B.E.S.T. employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is $8,068.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Fairbanks B.E.S.T.:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks B.E.S.T. 2^nd of 95 Alaska public middle schools. (See Fairbanks B.E.S.T. in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 15^th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2011	22.89	176^th	223	21.1%
2012	30.56	165^th	227	27.3%
2014	35.52	155^th	218	28.9%
2015	42.04	139^th	246	43.5%
2017	75.69	33^rd	180	81.7%
2018	56.11	78^th	186	58.1%
2019	40.65	114^th	185	38.4%
2021	73.04	42^nd	173	75.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.98	40^th	159	74.8%
2021	75.96	24^th	142	83.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.95	125^th	147	15.0%
2021	53.92	56^th	127	55.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	50.36	67^th	138	51.4%
2006	52.81	66^th	132	50.0%
2007	45.36	70^th	128	45.3%
2009	32.07	81^st	131	38.2%
2010	17.43	102^nd	136	25.0%
2011	42.02	74^th	133	44.4%
2012	37.19	78^th	135	42.2%
2013	73.96	36^th	136	73.5%
2014	39.64	73^rd	138	47.1%
2015	73.32	31^st	151	79.5%
2017	76.23	13^th	88	85.2%
2018	56.71	42^nd	96	56.3%
2019	35.46	66^th	99	33.3%
2021	87.62	8^th	84	90.5%
2022	95.93	2^nd	96	97.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.82	1^st	62	98.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.61	5^th	58	91.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	48.95	65^th	116	44.0%
2006	50.17	67^th	135	50.4%
2007	47.43	69^th	139	50.4%
2008	43.20	77^th	151	49.0%
2009	69.12	47^th	151	68.9%
2010	56.28	57^th	140	59.3%
2011	67.46	41^st	142	71.1%
2012	67.25	48^th	136	64.7%
2013	72.61	35^th	148	76.4%
2014	80.98	20^th	139	85.6%
2015	60.18	53^rd	135	60.7%
2017	45.33	49^th	83	41.0%
2018	56.93	34^th	74	54.1%
2019	66.00	27^th	77	64.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.71	41^st	56	26.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	195	10	5	3	20	n/a	n/a	233
1990	190	5	5	4	15	n/a	n/a	219
1991	314	8	8	5	36	n/a	n/a	371
1992	384	17	5	4	71	n/a	n/a	481
1993	412	25	5	16	60	n/a	n/a	518
1994	457	28	6	17	75	n/a	n/a	583
1995	418	24	15	23	89	n/a	n/a	569
1996	418	24	15	23	89	n/a	n/a	569
1997	431	30	13	26	74	n/a	n/a	574
1998	326	17	9	20	55	n/a	n/a	427
1999	329	25	13	15	72	n/a	n/a	454
2000	248	19	7	10	60	n/a	n/a	344
2001	201	11	10	9	41	n/a	n/a	272
2002	214	18	8	4	58	n/a	n/a	302
2003	214	18	8	4	58	n/a	n/a	302
2004	164	18	3	10	44	n/a	n/a	239
2005	177	15	6	13	44	n/a	n/a	255
2006	175	20	7	7	40	n/a	n/a	249
2007	266	23	7	22	55	n/a	n/a	373
2008	191	13	5	12	51	n/a	n/a	272
2009	182	14	5	17	30	3	26	277
2010	154	15	8	5	15	2	0	199
2011	143	14	3	13	13	0	24	210
2012	198	6	4	13	18	1	25	265
2013	208	4	3	8	22	0	21	266
2014	213	4	4	13	16	1	17	268
2015	174	5	7	13	16	1	17	233
2016	208	8	12	9	12	0	25	274
2017	209	4	6	22	18	0	27	286
2018	218	1	5	20	17	0	31	292
2019	216	2	8	22	7	1	31	287
2020	205	5	15	17	7	0	25	274
2021	731	16	20	70	28	0	104	969
2022	522	11	22	56	41	3	88	743
2023	515	12	33	70	45	3	123	801

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	233	4.0	58.2	0
1990	219	5.0	43.8	n/a
1991	371	4.0	92.7	n/a
1992	481	4.0	120.2	n/a
1993	518	4.0	129.5	n/a
1994	583	4.0	145.8	n/a
1995	569	4.0	142.3	0
1996	569	4.0	142.3	0
1997	574	4.0	143.5	0
1998	427	4.0	106.8	0
1999	454	5.0	90.8	n/a
2000	344	5.0	68.8	n/a
2001	272	3.0	90.7	n/a
2002	302	0.0	n/a	n/a
2003	302	0.0	n/a	n/a
2004	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	255	3.0	85.0	n/a
2006	249	4.0	62.3	n/a
2007	373	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	272	3.0	90.7	0
2009	277	n/a	n/a	0
2010	199	2.1	94.7	0
2011	210	0.5	420.0	0
2012	265	1.0	265.0	0
2013	266	0.2	1330.0	0
2014	268	1.0	268.0	9.3
2015	233	1.0	233.0	11.2
2016	274	1.0	274.0	0
2017	286	1.0	286.0	1
2018	292	1.2	237.3	1
2019	287	4.0	71.7	1
2020	274	2.5	109.6	1.1
2021	969	5.5	176.1	n/a
2022	743	1.0	743.0	n/a
2023	801	1.0	801.0	0.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	233	4.0	58.2	0
1990	219	5.0	43.8	n/a
1991	371	4.0	92.7	n/a
1992	481	4.0	120.2	n/a
1993	518	4.0	129.5	n/a
1994	583	4.0	145.8	n/a
1995	569	4.0	142.3	0
1996	569	4.0	142.3	0
1997	574	4.0	143.5	0
1998	427	4.0	106.8	0
1999	454	5.0	90.8	n/a
2000	344	5.0	68.8	n/a
2001	272	3.0	90.7	n/a
2002	302	0.0	n/a	n/a
2003	302	0.0	n/a	n/a
2004	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	255	3.0	85.0	n/a
2006	249	4.0	62.3	n/a
2007	373	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	272	3.0	90.7	0
2009	277	n/a	n/a	0
2010	199	2.1	94.7	0
2011	210	0.5	420.0	0
2012	265	1.0	265.0	0
2013	266	0.2	1330.0	0
2014	268	1.0	268.0	9.3
2015	233	1.0	233.0	11.2
2016	274	1.0	274.0	0
2017	286	1.0	286.0	1
2018	292	1.2	237.3	1
2019	287	4.0	71.7	1
2020	274	2.5	109.6	1.1
2021	969	5.5	176.1	n/a
2022	743	1.0	743.0	n/a
2023	801	1.0	801.0	0.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$693 (8.6%)	$7,374 (91.4%)	$8,068

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 66^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 96 Middle schools	64.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks B.E.S.T.)	21.4	50	28.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	32.6	20.3	12.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)	29.1	18.7	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Fairbanks B.E.S.T.)	44.4	72.7	28.3%
8th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	50.3	40.9	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	35	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairbanks B.E.S.T.)	42.5	76.9	34.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	41.8	32	9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)	39.2	29.5	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Fairbanks B.E.S.T.)	28.4	53.7	25.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	39.3	24.6	14.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)	35.7	22.9	12.8%
All Grades Science (Fairbanks B.E.S.T.)	54.8	71.4	16.6%
All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	51.2	43.7	7.5%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	38.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	801	179.1%
African American	2	12	500%
American Indian	7	45	542.9%
Asian	8	33	312.5%
Hispanic	22	70	218.2%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	216	515	138.4%
Two or More Races	31	123	296.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1%	0.4%	0.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ASA Science (2022)				PEAKS English Language Arts (2022)								PEAKS Mathematics (2022)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	PEAKS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 4th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 5th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 6th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 7th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 8th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts 9th Grade	PEAKS English Language Arts All Grades	PEAKS Mathematics 3rd Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 4th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 5th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 6th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 7th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 8th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics 9th Grade	PEAKS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alternative Learning Systems	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	520 Fifth Ave	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(907) 452-2000	188	14	13.6	1.6%	78 (41.5%)	6 (3.2%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	44 (23.4%)	5 (2.7%)	43 (22.9%)								(n/a)		17.7		10.5							35.3	18.9									$14,448	$693	$13,754
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	520 Fifth Ave	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 452-2000	801	1	801.0	0.4%	515 (64.3%)	12 (1.5%)	70 (8.7%)	33 (4.1%)	45 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	123 (15.4%)								(n/a)		72.7		71.4								76.9					50.0	50.0		53.7	$8,068	$693	$7,374
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2157 Van Horn Rd	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Galena City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 374-2200	6,899	55	125.8	0.0%	5,118 (74.2%)	90 (1.3%)	275 (4.0%)	80 (1.2%)	657 (9.5%)	54 (0.8%)	625 (9.1%)								(n/a)	63.4	64.2	70.0	65.2	42.7	39.5	51.7	65.9	51.0	50.0	69.2	52.1	35.1	31.4	31.8	29.3	21.7	11.3	35.9	27.5
Raven School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4762 Old Airport Way	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Yukon-Koyukuk School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 357-9573	2,771	24	116.6	0.1%	1,708 (61.6%)	61 (2.2%)	102 (3.7%)	46 (1.7%)	497 (17.9%)	85 (3.1%)	272 (9.8%)								(n/a)	58.6	56.7	37.0	51.2	23.8	40.0	42.9	46.2	48.7	41.9	37.1	39.9	25.0	35.9	34.3	32.5	29.0	11.9	13.3	26.1	$5,756	$05	$5,751

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