Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)

Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 
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 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Ben Gamla Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
21-39%
58%
(12-13)
40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
95%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ben Gamla Charter School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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 Pinellas School District.

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