Ben Gamla-Palm Beach vs Christa McAuliffe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 444 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
Boynton Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Boynton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,079 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Boynton Beach, Florida | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,187 | #46 of 563 |
| National rank | #4243 of 50,301 | #1392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 229 | 1,079 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 80.6).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 30.2%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 229.
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is a charter school while Christa McAuliffe Middle School is a public 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach better than Christa McAuliffe Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Christa McAuliffe Middle School?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach: 229. Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 1,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Christa McAuliffe Middle School rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 260th of 2,187 and Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 46th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).