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).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
<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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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