Beachside Montessori Village vs Ben Gamla Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beachside Montessori Village
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
718 students
Ben Gamla Charter School
Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Beachside Montessori Village Hollywood, Florida | Ben Gamla Charter School Hollywood, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #130 of 2,187 | #186 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2339 of 50,301 | #3162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 718 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 81% |
| city | Hollywood | Hollywood |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beachside Montessori Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 83.4).
- •Beachside Montessori Village does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Beachside Montessori Village does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 72%).
- •Beachside Montessori Village does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 34.2%).
- •Ben Gamla Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Beachside Montessori Village is the larger school with 718 students compared with 360.
- •Beachside Montessori Village 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 Beachside Montessori Village better than Ben Gamla Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Beachside Montessori Village ranks higher (85.2 vs 83.4 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 Beachside Montessori Village and Ben Gamla Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Hollywood in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beachside Montessori Village: 718. Ben Gamla Charter School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beachside Montessori Village and Ben Gamla Charter School rank in Florida?
Beachside Montessori Village is 130th of 2,187 and Ben Gamla Charter School is 186th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).