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South Tamarind Elementary School

8561 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
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Tel: (909) 357-5760
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South Tamarind Elementary School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Tamarind Elementary School's student population of 591 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
591 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Tamarind Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Tamarind Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
3%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Tamarind Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.15
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of South Tamarind Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Tamarind Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Fontana Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend South Tamarind Elementary School?

591 students attend South Tamarind Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of South Tamarind Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tamarind Elementary School?

South Tamarind Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does South Tamarind Elementary School offer ?

South Tamarind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is South Tamarind Elementary School part of?

South Tamarind Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break- No School
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School- Minimum Day
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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