Enrollment
105
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollywood, FL
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018008476Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+15% vs state
What stands out at The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, small charter middle school in Hollywood, Florida, enrolling 105 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 105 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy compares
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
How many students attend The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy has 105 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollywood, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
60.0% of students at The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hollywood on the city page.
Is The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy a good school?
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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