Ben Gamla Charter School

11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
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Top 20%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (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:

School Overview

Ben Gamla Charter School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Ben Gamla Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla Charter School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#392 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
48%
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75-79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
79%
36%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
16%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
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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 Charter School's ranking?
Ben Gamla Charter School is ranked #392 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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?
247 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ben Gamla Charter School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
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 Miami-Dade School District.

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SPRING BREAK
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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