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The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is a public charter middle school located in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a relatively small student population of 105. The school is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 41 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Over the past few years, The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy has experienced significant changes in its student demographics, academic performance, and operational metrics. The school's racial makeup has shifted, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American students. Academically, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 250 out of 1,099 Florida middle schools in 2018-2019 to 876 out of 1,177 in the current 2022-2023 school year. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages, and its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93.9% in 2019-2020 to a low of 82.6% in 2016-2017. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 0% in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to 38% in the current 2022-2023 school year.
When compared to nearby schools in the Broward County district, The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy generally performs worse in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School and International Studies Academy Middle School, which are also public charter schools, have higher statewide rankings and better academic performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, suggesting that the school is investing more resources, but the results have not yet translated into improved student outcomes.
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