Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
44 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ben Gamla Charter School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
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