Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3165 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is ranked #3165 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
105 students attend The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy part of?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
View the The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
First Day of School!
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School!
August 10, 2027 (Tuesday)
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