# Florida B.E.S.T. Level 3 vs. Level 4 — What's the Difference, and Which Matters?

> Florida's 5-level achievement scale separates passing (Level 3) from proficient (Level 4) from exemplary (Level 5). Here's what each level actually means, which one matters for graduation vs. for college, and what to do when your child lands at the boundary between two levels.

**Source:** https://www.floridacapprep.com/blog/florida-best-level-3-vs-level-4-graduation-vs-proficient  
**Published:** 2026-06-02

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