The Ben Gamla Charter School is an English-Hebrew charter school, the first of its kind in the U.S., located in Hollywood, Florida.
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- 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 Charter School North Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus's student population of 289 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus is 0.50, 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
#396 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus's ranking?
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus is ranked #396 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus often compared to?
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Gamla Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Charter School North Campus?
289 students attend Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus part of?
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus located?
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus is located in the Highland Gardens neighborhood of Hollywood, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Gardens.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
1st Grade - 5th Grade First Day of School & Aftercare
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Kindergarten First Day of School & Aftercare
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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