Tamarack Elementary

Summary:

Tamarack Elementary is a public elementary school located in Avenal, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 442 students. The school is part of the Reef-Sunset Unified School District, which is ranked 1467 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tamarack Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in California, with statewide rankings between 5300-5800 out of around 5,800 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Tamarack Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2017-2018 to 35.8% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools in the Reef-Sunset Unified District. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 95.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, and has a relatively high proportion of English Language Learner (ELL) students.

While the nearby Kettleman City Elementary and Avenal Elementary schools within the same district also perform below state averages, they generally outperform Tamarack Elementary on key metrics such as academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status. This suggests that Tamarack Elementary faces unique challenges that the district may need to address more directly.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Union Ave.
       Avenal, CA  93204-2046


(559) 386-4051

District: Reef-Sunset Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5684th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,464 Help


Students who attend Tamarack Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reef Sunset Middle
High:    Avenal High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
Asian:
1.3%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tamarack Elementary ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), Asian (1.3%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tamarack Elementary is 21.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tamarack Elementary is $7,464. 2 elementary schools in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tamarack Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tamarack Elementary 5684th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Tamarack Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Reef-Sunset Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Reef-Sunset Unified 1467th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tamarack Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.44 4777th 4809 0.7%
2005 5.98 4787th 4822 0.7%
2006 3.58 4798th 4818 0.4%
2011 7.67 5286th 5377 1.7%
2012 5.76 5323rd 5390 1.2%
2013 5.20 5470th 5530 1.1%
2015 11.81 5360th 5611 4.5%
2016 10.26 5424th 5614 3.4%
2017 7.84 5596th 5692 1.7%
2018 8.48 5508th 5662 2.7%
2019 6.28 5718th 5789 1.2%
2021 7.72 1404th 1417 0.9%
2022 9.71 5742nd 5883 2.4%
2023 8.47 5782nd 5874 1.6%
2024 9.94 5684th 5862 3.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 2352nd 3246 27.5%
2019 20.76 3134th 3275 4.3%
2021 23.63 581st 602 3.5%
2022 26.43 2849th 3311 14.0%
2023 36.79 2024th 3250 37.7%
2024 36.98 2035th 3160 35.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.19 4905th 5084 3.5%
2019 7.93 5100th 5173 1.4%
2021 9.86 1097th 1110 1.2%
2022 12.51 5099th 5264 3.1%
2023 9.29 5299th 5374 1.4%
2024 13.24 5246th 5511 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.81 5142nd 5413 5.0%
2019 5.79 5458th 5492 0.6%
2021 7.21 1264th 1267 0.2%
2022 7.96 5600th 5635 0.6%
2023 6.12 5606th 5617 0.2%
2024 8.42 5525th 5605 1.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.31 1660th 2585 35.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.01 5376th 5431 1.0%
2019 8.12 5415th 5510 1.7%
2021 10.39 1247th 1272 2.0%
2022 12.62 5406th 5663 4.5%
2023 12.35 5353rd 5650 5.3%
2024 12.63 5332nd 5636 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tamarack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.51 4669th 4830 3.3%
2019 8.19 4897th 4963 1.3%
2022 12.33 4935th 5084 2.9%
2023 10.67 4998th 5098 2.0%
2024 13.55 4847th 5102 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Tamarack Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 23 7 1 368 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 23 7 1 368 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 29 10 3 356 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 29 12 1 403 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 15 224 0 219 0 n/a n/a 24 482
2007 17 1 0 345 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 17 6 1 319 n/a n/a n/a 0 343
2009 12 1 2 320 0 0 2 0 337
2010 15 0 3 314 0 0 1 0 333
2011 18 1 5 390 0 0 0 0 414
2012 13 1 5 494 0 0 0 0 513
2013 9 1 4 503 1 0 0 0 518
2014 8 1 6 535 1 0 0 0 551
2015 6 1 8 487 1 0 0 0 503
2016 15 1 0 508 1 0 1 0 526
2017 10 0 2 391 0 0 0 0 403
2018 12 0 5 426 0 0 0 0 443
2019 8 0 2 458 0 0 0 0 468
2020 5 0 2 451 0 0 0 0 458
2021 4 0 2 420 0 2 0 0 428
2022 5 0 3 404 1 3 0 0 416
2023 4 0 3 432 1 2 0 0 442
2024 5 0 6 442 1 2 0 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tamarack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 400 22.0 18.2 99.3
2003 400 22.0 18.2 99.3
2004 398 20.0 19.9 97.7
2005 445 22.8 19.5 99.3
2006 482 23.0 21.0 104.6
2007 363 21.0 17.3 n/a
2008 343 21.0 16.3 89.8
2009 337 18.0 17.7 91.1
2010 333 16.0 20.8 96.7
2011 414 n/a n/a 99.3
2012 513 19.0 27.0 n/a
2013 518 18.0 28.7 92.7
2014 551 21.0 26.2 80.4
2015 503 22.0 22.8 87.7
2016 526 21.0 25.0 89.9
2017 403 17.0 23.7 97
2018 443 17.0 26.0 97.1
2019 468 18.0 26.0 91
2020 458 n/a n/a 93.7
2021 428 18.7 22.7 96
2022 416 18.6 22.2 96.9
2023 442 20.0 22.1 95.2
2024 456 21.5 21.2 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tamarack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 400 22.0 18.2 99.3
2003 400 22.0 18.2 99.3
2004 398 20.0 19.9 97.7
2005 445 22.8 19.5 99.3
2006 482 23.0 21.0 104.6
2007 363 21.0 17.3 n/a
2008 343 21.0 16.3 89.8
2009 337 18.0 17.7 91.1
2010 333 16.0 20.8 96.7
2011 414 n/a n/a 99.3
2012 513 19.0 27.0 n/a
2013 518 18.0 28.7 92.7
2014 551 21.0 26.2 80.4
2015 503 22.0 22.8 87.7
2016 526 21.0 25.0 89.9
2017 403 17.0 23.7 97
2018 443 17.0 26.0 97.1
2019 468 18.0 26.0 91
2020 458 n/a n/a 93.7
2021 428 18.7 22.7 96
2022 416 18.6 22.2 96.9
2023 442 20.0 22.1 95.2
2024 456 21.5 21.2 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Tamarack Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202294.9%0.0%0.0%97.4%97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tamarack Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,464

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tamarack Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5718th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5782nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tamarack Elementary)22.412.3
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reef-Sunset Unified)23.214.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tamarack Elementary)22.416.9
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Reef-Sunset Unified)19.314.4
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tamarack Elementary)13.37.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reef-Sunset Unified)18.815.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tamarack Elementary)5.114.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Reef-Sunset Unified)13.315.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tamarack Elementary)7.68
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reef-Sunset Unified)22.419.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tamarack Elementary)7.61.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Reef-Sunset Unified)1814
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Tamarack Elementary)2.58
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Reef-Sunset Unified)10.911.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468442
 5.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic458432
 5.7%
Pacific Islander02
White84
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%95.2%
 4.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Tamarack Elementary.

Students at Tamarack Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% White.

Students who attend Tamarack Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reef Sunset Middle
High : Avenal High

Tamarack Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.0% of California elementary schools.


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