Tamarack Elementary School

About Tamarack Elementary School

Tamarack Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Tacoma, Washington. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Tacoma School District. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students. Tamarack Elementary School has a strong focus on student achievement and offers a variety of programs and activities to ensure students reach their highest potential. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities. Tamarack Elementary School is committed to creating a school culture of high expectations and mutual respect. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement and is actively involved in many local events and activities. Tamarack Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow.

Address:	1000 Union Ave. Avenal, CA 93204
Phone:	(559) 386-4051
Site:	rsusd.net
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	428 students

Overview Tamarack Elementary School

Tamarack Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Tamarack Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tamarack Elementary School

Tamarack Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Tamarack Elementary School is 0.04, 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.