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).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar
View the Ben Gamla Preparatory School 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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