Ben Gamla-Palm Beach vs Hidden Oaks K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km 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
Hidden Oaks K-8
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
835 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Boynton Beach, Florida | Hidden Oaks K-8 Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,187 | #1291 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4243 of 50,301 | #21867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 229 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 54.7).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 45.7%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Hidden Oaks K-8 is the larger school with 835 students compared with 229.
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is a charter school while Hidden Oaks K-8 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 Hidden Oaks K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Gamla-Palm Beach ranks higher (81.3 vs 54.7 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-Palm Beach and Hidden Oaks K-8?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach: 229. Hidden Oaks K-8: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Hidden Oaks K-8 rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 260th of 2,187 and Hidden Oaks K-8 is 1291st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).