Ben Gamla Charter School vs Countryside Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Hollywood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
Countryside Montessori Academy
Land O Lakes · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
357 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla Charter School Hollywood, Florida | Countryside Montessori Academy Land O Lakes, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #186 of 2,187 | #7 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3162 of 50,301 | #110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 360 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 1.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| city | Hollywood | Land O Lakes |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 83.4).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.7% vs 34.2%).
- •Countryside Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Ben Gamla Charter School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 357.
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 Ben Gamla Charter School better than Countryside Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Montessori Academy ranks higher (94.9 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 Ben Gamla Charter School and Countryside Montessori Academy?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Land O Lakes in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla Charter School: 360. Countryside Montessori Academy: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla Charter School and Countryside Montessori Academy rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla Charter School is 186th of 2,187 and Countryside Montessori Academy is 7th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).