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Ben Gamla Charter School

2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
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Top 10%
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ben Gamla Charter School's student population of 353 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ben Gamla Charter School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.50, 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)
#321 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ben Gamla Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ben Gamla Charter School 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.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ben Gamla Charter School 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.
60-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ben Gamla Charter School 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
41%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
58%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Ben Gamla Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ben Gamla Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla Charter School's ranking?
Ben Gamla Charter School is ranked #321 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ben Gamla Charter School often compared to?
Ben Gamla Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beachside Montessori Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
353 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ben Gamla Charter School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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 Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Gamla Charter School located?
Ben Gamla Charter School is located in the Highland Gardens neighborhood of Hollywood, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Gardens.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of After Care
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School and No After Care
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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