Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

Q: Is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward a good school?

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks 796 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is an elementary and middle school located in Plantation, Florida, serving 267 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key features of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is its diverse student population, with around 50% African American, 23% Hispanic, and 18% White students over the past three years. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state and district averages, with a rate of 30.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the Broward County average of 27.3%. The school's academic performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some areas of strength, such as Algebra 1 and Civics, but underperformance in others, particularly in 5th and 8th grade science, where only 30% of 5th graders were proficient, compared to 52% in Broward County and 53% statewide.

Another notable aspect of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 83.15% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be an important factor in understanding its academic performance. When compared to nearby public schools, such as Endeavour Primary Learning Center, Championship Academy Of Distinction Of West Broward, and Plantation Elementary School, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward stands out for its diverse student population, but its academic performance is more mixed.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143

(954) 587-8348

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
796^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,205

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.4%

Hispanic:

24.9%

White:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 78^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.4%), Hispanic (24.9%), White (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is 15.5, which is the 34^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is $10,205. 148 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward 429^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	43.25	1198^th	1985	39.6%
2012	45.88	1090^th	1984	45.1%
2013	32.51	1420^th	2029	30.0%
2014	59.90	821^st	2064	60.2%
2016	52.50	991^st	2087	52.5%
2017	40.12	1284^th	2112	39.2%
2018	41.95	1243^rd	2118	41.3%
2019	35.68	1437^th	2182	34.1%
2021	25.21	1697^th	2247	24.5%
2022	47.06	1134^th	2219	48.9%
2023	52.37	1036^th	2240	53.8%
2024	63.08	796^th	2256	64.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	62.51	335^th	897	62.7%
2013	53.17	451^st	956	52.8%
2014	66.42	324^th	999	67.6%
2016	82.06	156^th	997	84.4%
2017	54.31	465^th	1031	54.9%
2024	61.32	429^th	1196	64.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	86	12	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	6	110
2011	165	31	1	22	0	0	6	0	225
2012	262	43	1	50	0	0	8	0	364
2013	286	85	2	76	3	0	11	0	463
2014	242	70	2	70	2	0	12	0	398
2015	199	101	2	70	3	0	7	0	382
2016	208	146	2	60	3	0	7	0	426
2017	159	183	2	78	4	0	6	0	432
2018	114	158	5	76	3	0	9	0	365
2019	85	158	2	82	2	0	8	0	337
2020	95	161	3	78	1	0	11	0	349
2021	77	166	3	86	1	0	15	0	348
2022	51	144	1	66	1	0	15	0	278
2023	50	136	1	61	1	0	18	0	267
2024	38	203	1	85	1	0	14	0	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	110	10.0	11.0	18.3
2011	225	17.0	13.2	28.4
2012	364	23.0	15.8	33.8
2013	463	22.0	21.0	30
2014	398	23.0	17.3	51.8
2015	382	23.0	16.6	61.8
2016	426	26.0	16.3	74.4
2017	432	28.0	15.4	80.6
2018	365	23.0	15.8	78.4
2019	337	18.0	18.7	78.6
2020	349	21.0	16.6	78.2
2021	348	19.0	18.3	78.2
2022	278	16.0	17.3	79.9
2023	267	10.0	26.7	83.1
2024	342	22.0	15.5	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	110	10.0	11.0	18.3
2011	225	17.0	13.2	28.4
2012	364	23.0	15.8	33.8
2013	463	22.0	21.0	30
2014	398	23.0	17.3	51.8
2015	382	23.0	16.6	61.8
2016	426	26.0	16.3	74.4
2017	432	28.0	15.4	80.6
2018	365	23.0	15.8	78.4
2019	337	18.0	18.7	78.6
2020	349	21.0	16.6	78.2
2021	348	19.0	18.3	78.2
2022	278	16.0	17.3	79.9
2023	267	10.0	26.7	83.1
2024	342	22.0	15.5	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$397 (5.3%)	$7,138 (94.7%)	$7,535
2019	$505 (6.4%)	$7,410 (93.6%)	$7,916
2020	$430 (5.0%)	$8,156 (95.0%)	$8,586
2021	$748 (8.4%)	$8,111 (91.6%)	$8,859
2022	$714 (7.6%)	$8,692 (92.4%)	$9,405
2023	$1,195 (11.7%)	$9,010 (88.3%)	$10,205

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1437^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1036^th of 2240 Elementary schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	55	57	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	50	49	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	45	60	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	51	67	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	59	56	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	39	38	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward)	37	33	4%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	267	20.8%
African American	158	136	13.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	82	61	25.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	50	41.2%
Two or More Races	8	18	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.6%	83.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 587-8348	342	22	15.5	80.4%	38 (11.1%)	203 (59.4%)	85 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	63.1	796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		52.4	1036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	240	58.0	63.0	67.0	69.0	68.0	56.0	74.0	61.0	60.0	67.0	57.0	23.0	30.0	38.0	70.0			77.0	$10,205	$1,195	$9,010
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	349	14	24.9	37.8%	21 (6.0%)	26 (7.4%)	280 (80.2%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.9	99^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.6%	23	80.0	84.0	84.0				82.0	96.0	89.0				72.0						$9,328	$743	$8,585
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	945	0	19.9	23.4%	431 (45.6%)	55 (5.8%)	340 (36.0%)	78 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.0%)	86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%	94	84.0	70.0	79.0	86.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	79.0	69.0	62.0	82.0	75.0	57.0	62.0	70.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	$8,570	$485	$8,085
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	416	25	16.5	75.5%	43 (10.3%)	40 (9.6%)	329 (79.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0				64.0	60.0	38.0				21.0						$11,167	$738	$10,428
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	513	22	23.3	61.2%	111 (21.6%)	37 (7.2%)	341 (66.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		49	1120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	173	59.0	42.0	63.0	61.0	74.0	55.0	59.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	85.0	46.0	30.0	50.0	94.0			91.0	$7,778	$486	$7,292
Mater Academy At St Cloud	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 343-2434	607	15	40.4	64.9%	108 (17.8%)	31 (5.1%)	431 (71.0%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.0%)	38.6	1376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.0%		29.5	1626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.4%	250	49.0	46.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	54.0	44.0	49.0	35.0	47.0	29.0	58.0	51.0	42.0	92.0			71.0	$8,398	$842	$7,556
Doral Academy North Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Drive	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 995-1000	114	5	22.8	2.6%	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (90.4%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	271	20	13.5	53.1%	12 (4.4%)	43 (15.9%)	207 (76.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%		68.3	654^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	118	50.0	59.0	64.0				67.0	76.0	62.0				51.0						$16,226	$3,136	$13,090
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	504	25	20.1	23.2%	40 (7.9%)	10 (2.0%)	449 (89.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.6	13^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	8^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	84.0	87.0	96.0				95.0	94.0	96.0				86.0						$10,628	$336	$10,292
South Miami K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6800 SW 60th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 667-8847	549	37	14.8	46.1%	39 (7.1%)	72 (13.1%)	426 (77.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	55.3	962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.4%		60	841^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	121	54.0	53.0	63.0	60.0	76.0	78.0	47.0	64.0	62.0	56.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	72.0	93.0			85.0	$14,556	$2,150	$12,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward

How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward.

What district is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward in?

Broward

Is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward a good school?

Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks 796^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?

Students at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward are 59% African American, 25% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Two or more races.

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