Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks in the top 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ben Gamla-palm Beach's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla-palm Beach is 0.56, 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
#1480 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla-palm Beach's ranking?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is ranked #1480 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ben Gamla-palm Beach often compared to?
Ben Gamla-palm Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Morikami Park Elementary School, Bridgeprep Of Palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
257 students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ben Gamla-palm Beach students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla-palm Beach offer ?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ben Gamla-palm Beach part of?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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