South Tamarind Elementary School
Tel:
(909)357-5760
- South Tamarind Elementary School serves 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- South Tamarind Elementary School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Tamarind Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Tamarind Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7569 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Tamarind Elementary School is Birch High (Continuation School) (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fontana Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fontana Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Fontana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1191 students
0.5 miles
8425 Mango Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5370 0.5 6-8 1191 - Fontana Dolores Huerta International Academy Grades: K-5 | 336 students
0.6 miles
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5070 0.6 K-5 336 - Fontana North Tamarind Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 522 students
0.7 miles
7961 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909)357-5680 0.7 K-6 522 - Fontana Ted Porter Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 750 students
0.8 miles
8330 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5320 0.8 K-5 750 - Fontana Palmetto Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 855 students
1.0 miles
9325 Palmetto Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5710 1.0 K-5 855
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