Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Gamla Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ben Gamla Charter School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Gamla Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla Charter School's ranking?
Ben Gamla Charter School is ranked #162 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
245 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ben Gamla Charter School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter School part of?
Ben Gamla Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
View the Ben Gamla Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day for NHS Hurricane Relief Collection!
November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL!
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL!
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL!
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL!
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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