Ben Gamla Charter School

Summary:

Ben Gamla Charter School is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Hollywood, Florida, serving 353 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ben Gamla Charter School consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Broward County and 55% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a significant Hispanic population (41.08%) and low chronic absenteeism rates. Ben Gamla Charter School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent school years.

While Ben Gamla Charter School outperforms the nearby public schools in academic metrics, some of the other charter schools in the area, such as Beachside Montessori Village, also demonstrate strong academic performance. The school's relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population, as indicated by the lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.33%), may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Ben Gamla Charter School emerges as a high-performing, racially diverse, and consistently successful public charter school within the Broward County school district, making it an attractive educational option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020

(954) 342-4064

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,767

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Hispanic:

41.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ben Gamla Charter School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.66. (See more...)

Compare Details Ben Gamla Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (41.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School is 13.5, which is the 4^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Ben Gamla Charter School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Gamla Charter School is $8,767. 178 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Gamla Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ben Gamla Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	69.52	591^st	1919	69.2%
2011	75.16	465^th	1985	76.6%
2012	90.41	127^th	1984	93.6%
2013	94.57	46^th	2029	97.7%
2014	92.17	99^th	2064	95.2%
2016	84.56	283^rd	2087	86.4%
2017	89.72	156^th	2112	92.6%
2018	89.59	163^rd	2118	92.3%
2019	80.43	391^st	2182	82.1%
2021	83.11	352^nd	2247	84.3%
2022	87.12	256^th	2219	88.5%
2023	88.38	210^th	2240	90.6%
2024	91.66	122^nd	2256	94.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ben Gamla Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	77.07	175^th	839	79.1%
2011	83.67	118^th	891	86.8%
2012	87.74	82^nd	897	90.9%
2013	98.60	3^rd	956	99.7%
2014	98.65	2^nd	999	99.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A school should have enough space for the kids to sit in classes that they can see the board and the teacher. A student should not feel like if he talks during lunch he will be punished. A parent should not feel like the principle is doing him!
This principle takes pride in knowing everyone's name, but not a bit concerned for their feelings or well beings of the students or the teachers. Teachers should not be made to feel abused for doing their jobs.

all of this happens at Ben Gamla and much more. Ask former students and former teachers that are now not scared to voice their opinions and concern for your child.

your child deserves better! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

I have my daughter going here for 3rd grade. We moved from Maryland over the summer and we were hoping that a charter school would be better then a public school.
Unfortunately we were wrong. I'm not sure if it's the state of Florida or the school but they do not push the students. What she was doing in first and second grade in Maryland public schools she is just starting here. I'm pretty shocked because I now feel that she is going to be behind other states in-terms of education. The only thing they added to third grade seems to be science which she didn't have too much of in 2nd grade in Maryland but the Math, Reading and Social studies subjects she is doing now in third grade are at first and second grade level in Maryland. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ben Gamla Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	322	2	0	49	n/a	n/a	2	375
2009	468	31	2	86	n/a	n/a	4	591
2010	449	22	4	88	n/a	n/a	25	588
2011	420	24	4	102	0	24	0	574
2012	366	18	4	121	0	21	0	530
2013	377	31	4	151	0	17	0	580
2014	374	27	4	159	0	16	0	580
2015	385	21	3	171	0	14	0	594
2016	360	20	2	178	0	12	0	572
2017	358	17	1	199	0	3	0	578
2018	327	14	2	194	0	2	0	539
2019	318	13	1	190	0	4	0	526
2020	299	5	2	197	0	3	0	506
2021	267	4	2	178	0	3	0	454
2022	218	5	0	155	0	2	0	380
2023	204	3	0	145	0	1	0	353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Gamla Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	375	n/a	n/a	4.6
2009	591	n/a	n/a	53.5
2010	588	27.0	21.7	42.1
2011	574	33.0	17.3	30.1
2012	530	36.0	14.7	48.9
2013	580	35.0	16.5	47.1
2014	580	29.0	20.0	47.1
2015	594	n/a	n/a	49.3
2016	572	36.0	15.8	48.4
2017	578	37.0	15.6	50.2
2018	539	38.0	14.1	49.9
2019	526	33.0	15.9	36.9
2020	506	33.0	15.3	30.2
2021	454	31.0	14.6	27.5
2022	380	28.0	13.5	27.6
2023	353	26.0	13.5	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Gamla Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	375	n/a	n/a	4.6
2009	591	n/a	n/a	53.5
2010	588	27.0	21.7	42.1
2011	574	33.0	17.3	30.1
2012	530	36.0	14.7	48.9
2013	580	35.0	16.5	47.1
2014	580	29.0	20.0	47.1
2015	594	n/a	n/a	49.3
2016	572	36.0	15.8	48.4
2017	578	37.0	15.6	50.2
2018	539	38.0	14.1	49.9
2019	526	33.0	15.9	36.9
2020	506	33.0	15.3	30.2
2021	454	31.0	14.6	27.5
2022	380	28.0	13.5	27.6
2023	353	26.0	13.5	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Gamla Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,843 (100.0%)	$7,843
2019	$19 (0.3%)	$7,455 (99.8%)	$7,473
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,733 (100.0%)	$7,733
2021	$262 (3.2%)	$8,047 (96.8%)	$8,309
2022	$258 (3.5%)	$7,209 (96.6%)	$7,466
2023	$186 (2.1%)	$8,581 (97.9%)	$8,767

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Gamla Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 391^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 210^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School)	61	74	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School)	70	78	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School)	86	78	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School)	91	70	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School)	65	80	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School)	71	78	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ben Gamla Charter School)	59	68	9%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School)	72	62	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	55	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School)	89	95	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	58	48	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	353	32.9%
African American	13	3	76.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	190	145	23.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	204	35.8%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	28.3%	8.6%

Schools Near Ben Gamla Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Gamla Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	353	26	13.5	28.3%	204 (57.8%)	3 (0.8%)	145 (41.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	91.7	122^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.4	210^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%	88	78.0	75.0	77.0				76.0	85.0	88.0				79.0						$8,767	$186	$8,581
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	292	0		34.2%	157 (53.8%)	1 (0.3%)	130 (44.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	86.2	279^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.6%		70	627^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.0%	348	77.0	67.0	71.0				77.0	67.0	82.0				76.0						$9,015	$307	$8,708
Sunshine Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	229	14	16.3	57.6%	7 (3.1%)	88 (38.4%)	127 (55.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	18.4	1948^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%		9.9	2132^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.8%	184	37.0	42.0	29.0				46.0	33.0	43.0				18.0						$11,969	$1,443	$10,526
Colbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2701 Plunkett St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-5100	611	38	16.0	82.5%	26 (4.3%)	340 (55.6%)	222 (36.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	16.5	1995^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.6%		17.3	1977^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.7%	18	37.0	30.0	35.0				44.0	32.0	39.0				35.0						$12,796	$2,801	$9,994
Beachside Montessori Village	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2230 Lincoln St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-8050	793	43	18.4	34.9%	352 (44.4%)	63 (7.9%)	308 (38.8%)	19 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.2%)	95.4	42^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.1%		95.2	43^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	89.0	87.0	87.0	89.0	98.0	94.0	92.0	87.0	96.0	90.0	96.0	84.0	75.0	60.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$10,506	$1,096	$9,410
Oakridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6700	449	31	14.4	81.7%	24 (5.3%)	161 (35.9%)	235 (52.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	13	2086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		11.9	2104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%	18	33.0	32.0	31.0				45.0	33.0	31.0				27.0						$17,979	$4,728	$13,251
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	K-5	1705 Van Buren St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-6404	1,139	61	18.6	46.1%	713 (62.6%)	96 (8.4%)	282 (24.8%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.1%)	88.4	221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	90.2%		89.1	192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.4%	29	77.0	71.0	73.0				86.0	80.0	66.0	100.0			75.0						$8,540	$378	$8,162
Hollywood Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Monroe St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6150	351	23	15.2	67.8%	91 (25.9%)	81 (23.1%)	152 (43.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	23.2	1818^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.4%		25.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	82	36.0	42.0	44.0				48.0	42.0	39.0				30.0						$16,983	$3,204	$13,779
Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward	Public, Charter	K-5	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 816-6153	1,025	0	17.7	57.5%	326 (31.8%)	146 (14.2%)	516 (50.3%)	15 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.0%)	45.5	1206^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%		35	1470^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%	264	44.0	54.0	49.0				70.0	66.0	48.0				29.0						$7,211	$896	$6,315
South Broward Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	520 NW 5th St	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 251-1443	167	0	21.1	69.5%	31 (18.6%)	33 (19.8%)	103 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.7	1658^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.5%		27.4	1672^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%	14	43.0	52.0	29.0				53.0	52.0	29.0				39.0						$10,533	$1,048	$9,485

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Gamla Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Ben Gamla Charter School?

Students at Ben Gamla Charter School are 58% White, 41% Hispanic.

Is Ben Gamla Charter School a good school?

Yes. Ben Gamla Charter School ranks in the top 5.4% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Ben Gamla Charter School.

What district is Ben Gamla Charter School in?

Broward

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