Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamarack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tamarack Elementary serves the northwest part of Avenal, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamarack Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tamarack Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamarack Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9112 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamarack Elementary School's ranking?
Tamarack Elementary School is ranked #9112 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tamarack Elementary School often compared to?
Tamarack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avenal Elementary School, Meadow Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tamarack Elementary School?
433 students attend Tamarack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tamarack Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamarack Elementary School?
Tamarack Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tamarack Elementary School offer ?
Tamarack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tamarack Elementary School part of?
Tamarack Elementary School is part of Reef-Sunset Unified School District.
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