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Ben Gamla Charter School

2620 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD HOLLYWOOD FL 33020

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 18 of 252 in Florida

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About Ben Gamla Charter School

Ben Gamla Charter School located in Hollywood, Florida, accommodates children in grades K–8. The school has close to 358 children enrolled and maintains a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio which allows for individual attention to each child. The children at Ben Gamla Charter School perform well academically with 77% of students being proficient in both math and reading, exceeding the state averages. Ben Gamla Charter School is geographically located in a diverse area, with a substantial portion of the student body being of Hispanic descent. The staff is made up of certified teachers and various support personnel. The area’s families have an average housing price of $374,200, demonstrating the quality of the neighborhood. Due to Ben Gamla’s academic success, variety of student body and faculty, community connections, and respect and trust in the neighborhood, parents often consider Ben Gamla Charter School when searching for the best elementary schools in Florida.

Ben Gamla Charter School Contact Information

Address

2620 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD HOLLYWOOD FL 33020

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Phone

(954) 342-4064

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 77% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
380
Total Students
$62404
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 18 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ben Gamla Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00AM - 4:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.8%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 41.1%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
41.1%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 380
49.9%
190 Female
50.1%
190 Male

Student Population

380 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academics along with special classes in Hebrew Language and Culture, Physical Education, and Art, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

FAQ

Q1. What language immersion program does Ben Gamla have?

Ans: Ben Gamla has an English-Hebrew bilingual program.

Q2. What is the academic rating for the school?

Ans: The school has earned an "A" from the Florida Department of Education.

Q3. Does the school offer an after-school program?

Ans: Yes, the school offers its after-school clubs and an After Care Program.

Q4. What additional subjects does the school offer?

Ans: The schools offers art and physical education in addition to the other core subjects.

Q5. What ways can parents be engaged?

Ans: Parents may get engaged by volunteering and participating in school-wide events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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