Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ben Gamla-palm Beach's student population of 229 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla-palm Beach is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
14%
21%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla-palm Beach's ranking?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is ranked #726 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ben Gamla-palm Beach often compared to?
Ben Gamla-palm Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Morikami Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
229 students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ben Gamla-palm Beach students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla-palm Beach offer ?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Gamla-palm Beach part of?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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