BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL

BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school known for its unique focus on Hebrew language instruction and global cultural awareness. Established with the goal of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school integrates a standard state-mandated curriculum with a specialized dual-language program. By offering daily Hebrew language studies, Ben Gamla aims to foster bilingualism and global citizenship, preparing students to compete effectively in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school serves a diverse student body and places a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and critical thinking. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for tailored educational approaches while remaining accountable to public school standards. Ben Gamla is part of a broader network of charter schools that prioritize small class sizes and a structured learning environment, making it a popular choice for families in the Miami-Dade area who are looking for a focused, community-oriented educational experience with an international flair.

For more information, contact BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL at (305) 596-6266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11155 SW 112TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33176-3251
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BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MIAMI, FL with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
248
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 248 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.6%
White
17.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
2.0%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.