Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

6511 W Sunrise Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward 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 is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward's student population of 267 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks within the top 50% 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 South Broward is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
23%
37%
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Black
51%
21%
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White
19%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward's ranking?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward often compared to?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Browardis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Charter School At Plantation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
267 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward part of?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is part of Broward School District.

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Date
School Closed - Employee Planning
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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