Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ben Gamla-palm Beach's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
5
School Rankings
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla-palm Beach is 0.61, 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
#726 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla-palm Beach's ranking?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is ranked #726 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Bridge Prep Academy Of Palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
255 students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ben Gamla-palm Beach students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla-palm Beach offer ?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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