- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, FL
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a
Federal NCES profile for Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081008214Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120081008214 · Brooksville, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
88 enr · 14.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school 88
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a
88 students
What this shows Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a compares
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a
How many students attend Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a?
51.3% of students at Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a?
The largest demographic group at Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a rank among middle schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) a, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.