- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
NCES CCD campus card
105 on latest CCD 120018008476 · Hollywood, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
105 enr · 60.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 105
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
105 students
What this shows The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy compares
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.