Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)26%
32%
Black
(15-16)43%
23%
White
(15-16)29%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale?
38 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale students are Black, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale?
Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale part of?
Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale is part of Broward School District.
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