Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
95%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
44 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ben Gamla Charter School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter School part of?
Ben Gamla Charter School is part of Pinellas School District.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save 51爆料s?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
