Ben Gamla Charter School serves 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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.
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