Below Average
#2986 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ben Gamla-palm Beach
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Boynton Beach, FL
A charter elementary school in Boynton Beach, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8600 S JOG RD, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
- Math 51% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ben Gamla-palm Beach score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Gamla-palm Beach sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boynton Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,289
Median home value
$410,700
Median rent
$2,264/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Manatee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 1,279 | Compare → |
| Suncoast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Franklin Academy - Boynton BeachCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #194 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Gamla-palm Beach
Ben Gamla-palm Beach is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,986 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Gamla-palm Beach
What grades does Ben Gamla-palm Beach serve?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla-palm Beach is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Gamla-palm Beach rank in FL?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach ranks #2,986 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ben Gamla-palm Beach's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Gamla-palm Beach has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Gamla-palm Beach has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Ben Gamla-palm Beach a charter school?
Yes, Ben Gamla-palm Beach is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ben Gamla-palm Beach a Title I school?
No, Ben Gamla-palm Beach is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Gamla-palm Beach?
38.0% of students at Ben Gamla-palm Beach qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (561) 742-8017
- Area population (ZIP 33472)
- 18,689
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 61.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33472; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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