Tamarac Elementary School
Tel:
(754)322-8600
- Tamarac Elementary School serves 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Tamarac Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Tamarac Elementary School's student population of 903 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 903 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tamarac Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tamarac Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2147 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 32% |
| Black | 41% | 22% |
| White | 18% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tamarac Elementary School is Eagles Nest Charter Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pinewood Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pompano Beach Pinewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
1.0 miles
1600 Sw 83rd Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(754)322-7950 1.0 PK-5 525 - Fort Lauderdale Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 1 Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 406 students
1.1 miles
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954)721-8902 1.1 K-5 406 - Fort Lauderdale Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 2 Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 18 students
1.1 miles
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954)721-8902 1.1 K-5 18 - Pompano Beach North Broward Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 692 students
1.1 miles
8200 Sw 17th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954)718-2211 1.1 K-5 692 - Pompano Beach North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 349 students
1.1 miles
8200 Sw 17th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954)718-2211 1.1 6-8 349
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