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Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

397^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) is a small, specialized middle school in Brooksville, FL, serving just 88 students in grades 6-8 within the Hernando school district. This school stands out as a high-performing gem in a district that overall ranks in the 34th percentile statewide, consistently achieving test scores well above both the district and state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.

What makes B.E.S.T. particularly impressive is its exceptional academic performance despite significant challenges. For the 2025-2026 school year, 6th-grade ELA proficiency reached 76% compared to the district average of 60%, while 8th-grade math proficiency soared to 78% versus the district's 68%. The school is a powerhouse for advanced math, with an Algebra 1 proficiency rate of 96%—far exceeding the district (55%) and state (63%) averages, and competitive with the top-performing Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology (98%). This is all the more remarkable given that B.E.S.T. has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.2% (though lower than many local peers like Fox Chapel Middle School at 52.8% and D. S. Parrott Middle School at 59.4%) and spends just $10,520 per student—less than several nearby schools.

Compared to other area schools, B.E.S.T. is a clear outlier. While Powell Middle School (46th percentile) and West Hernando Middle School (48th percentile) struggle, B.E.S.T. ranks in the 67th percentile statewide. Its small size likely allows for more individualized attention, though 8th-grade scores can fluctuate year-to-year due to the tiny cohort of about 30 students. For parents seeking a focused, STEM-oriented environment where students can excel academically despite district-wide challenges, B.E.S.T. offers a compelling option that proves high achievement is possible in Hernando County.

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,520

Per pupil spending ?

45.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601

(352) 544-2373

District: Hernando

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

22.7%

African American:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

397^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Middle Schools in the Hernando

46^th of 70Hernando among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	397 of 1216	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	348 of 1205	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	53.1	547 of 1196	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.5	449 of 1177	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	375 of 1148	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.5	681 of 1136	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.9	353 of 1099	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	513 of 1035	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.2	604 of 1031	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.5	616 of 997	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

Civics82%+5 vs state

English Language Arts71%+9 vs state

Math68%+9 vs state

Science50%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)	Public, Charter	6-8	835 School St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 544-2373	88	6	14.6	45.5%	56 (63.6%)	5 (5.7%)	20 (22.7%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	64.8	397^th of 1216 public middle schools	67.4%		67.8	348^th of 1205 public middle schools	71.1%	49	76.0	77.0	64.0	64.0	55.0	78.0	50.0	96.0		82.0	$10,520	$00	$10,520
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Public	6-8	19220 Youth Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7075	745	38	19.6	63.8%	422 (56.6%)	110 (14.8%)	149 (20.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.7%)	32	887^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.1%		37	789^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.5%	98	45.0	44.0	51.0	44.0	42.0	59.0	47.0	80.0	100.0	65.0	$10,328	$1,073	$9,255
West Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	14325 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7035	666	38	17.5	55.6%	325 (48.8%)	72 (10.8%)	212 (31.8%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.6%)	52.9	578^th of 1216 public middle schools	52.5%		50.3	589^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.1%	11	57.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	52.0	85.0	58.0	78.0		71.0	$12,853	$1,256	$11,596
Powell Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4100 Barclay Ave	Brooksville	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7095	1,041	55	18.9	52.6%	520 (50.0%)	78 (7.5%)	355 (34.1%)	24 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.8%)	47.7	657^th of 1216 public middle schools	46.0%		45	670^th of 1205 public middle schools	44.4%	13	59.0	55.0	56.0	61.0	55.0	62.0	47.0	93.0		66.0	$9,210	$226	$8,984
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	6-8	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	217	12	18.0	26.3%	138 (63.6%)	9 (4.1%)	49 (22.6%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	77.8	215^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.3%		82.4	180^th of 1205 public middle schools	85.1%	35	76.0	81.0	77.0	71.0	78.0	85.0	61.0	98.0		98.0	$10,076	$08	$10,068
Fox Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	9412 Fox Chapel Ln	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7025	815	45	18.1	65.2%	428 (52.5%)	53 (6.5%)	276 (33.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.1%)	33.3	869^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.5%		25.8	931^st of 1205 public middle schools	22.7%	62	53.0	53.0	50.0	41.0	36.0	49.0	49.0	82.0		76.0	$11,048	$871	$10,176
Crews Lake Middle School.	Public	6-8	15144 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-1600	709	43	16.4	48.7%	488 (68.8%)	34 (4.8%)	140 (19.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	34.2	856^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.6%		32.5	855^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.0%	1	48.0	52.0	46.0	42.0	37.0	62.0	49.0	79.0		76.0	$11,277	$1,099	$10,177
Pasco Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13925 14th St	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-8400	819	41	20.1	51.4%	286 (34.9%)	119 (14.5%)	362 (44.2%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.1%)	28.1	937^th of 1216 public middle schools	22.9%		19.5	1010^th of 1205 public middle schools	16.2%	73	57.0	51.0	45.0	44.0	24.0	46.0	34.0	78.0	100.0	65.0	$9,353	$1,281	$8,073
Cypress Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8845 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4600	1,283	64	20.0	26.4%	612 (47.7%)	126 (9.8%)	413 (32.2%)	40 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.9%)	54.9	542^nd of 1216 public middle schools	55.4%		57.4	491^st of 1205 public middle schools	59.3%	51	62.0	62.0	61.0	72.0	40.0	70.0	43.0	84.0	94.0	92.0	$7,918	$318	$7,600
South Sumter Middle School	Public	6-8	773 NW 10th Ave	Webster	33597	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-2232	890	52	17.1	48.1%	542 (60.9%)	79 (8.9%)	197 (22.1%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.6%)	64.5	405^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.7%		67.7	349^th of 1205 public middle schools	71.0%	56	64.0	68.0	70.0	53.0	64.0	71.0	69.0	94.0	100.0	86.0	$12,832	$831	$12,001

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)

Is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) a good school?

Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) ranks 397^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) in?

Hernando

How many students attend Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.).

What is the racial makeup of Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)?

Students at Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) are 64% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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