The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy

2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 77 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 is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy's student population of 77 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#1838 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
48%
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50%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
27%
36%
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Black
48%
21%
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White
22%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1838 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy often compared to?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Broward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
77 students attend The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy part of?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is part of Broward School District.

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Spring Break - No School, No Clubs, No After Care
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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