Arvida Middle School vs Ben Gamla Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arvida Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Ben Gamla Charter School
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
165 students
| Measure | Arvida Middle School Miami, Florida | Ben Gamla Charter School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #89 of 563 | #76 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2333 of 15,369 | #1659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 989 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Gamla Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 75.1).
- •Arvida Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Ben Gamla Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Arvida Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 40%).
- •Arvida Middle School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 165.
- •Arvida Middle School is a public school while Ben Gamla Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arvida Middle School better than Ben Gamla Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Gamla Charter School ranks higher (86.9 vs 75.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arvida Middle School and Ben Gamla Charter School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arvida Middle School: 989. Ben Gamla Charter School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arvida Middle School and Ben Gamla Charter School rank in Florida?
Arvida Middle School is 89th of 563 and Ben Gamla Charter School is 76th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).