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#150 of 412 schools in AK
Top 36% in state
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
397 Hamilton Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairbanks B.e.s.t. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fairbanks B.e.s.t. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairbanks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,551
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Monroe Jr, SR High Schools of FairbanksPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #9 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is a public school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 940 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 470:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
What grades does Fairbanks B.e.s.t. serve?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Fairbanks B.e.s.t.?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. has an enrollment of approximately 940 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks B.e.s.t.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is 470:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairbanks B.e.s.t. rank in AK?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. ranks #150 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Fairbanks B.e.s.t.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fairbanks B.e.s.t. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairbanks B.e.s.t.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairbanks B.e.s.t. a charter school?
No, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairbanks B.e.s.t. a Title I school?
No, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 940
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 470:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Phone
- (907) 452-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99701)
- 17,564
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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