Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, Ben Gamla Preparatory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)84%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)67%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Preparatory School?
220 students attend Ben Gamla Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ben Gamla Preparatory School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Preparatory School?
Ben Gamla Preparatory School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla Preparatory School offer ?
Ben Gamla Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ben Gamla Preparatory School part of?
Ben Gamla Preparatory School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
View the Ben Gamla Preparatory School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
1st Grade - 5th Grade First Day of School & Aftercare
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Kindergarten First Day of School & Aftercare
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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