Tamarac Elementary School

Q: Is Tamarac Elementary School a good school?

Tamarac Elementary School ranks 1230 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tamarac Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 626 students in grades PK-5 in Tamarac, Florida, which is part of the Broward County school district. While the school shares some demographic similarities with nearby schools like Morrow Elementary and North Lauderdale Elementary, it faces significant challenges related to student demographics, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance.

Tamarac Elementary has a notably higher percentage of African American students (48.56%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 23.43% to 80.06% African American. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.9% in 2019-2020 to 36.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 17.2% to 39.3% range at nearby schools. Academically, Tamarac Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across grade levels and subject areas.

While Tamarac Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, rising from $9,355 in 2019-2020 to $13,008 in 2022-2023, this increased funding has not translated into commensurate improvements in academic performance. The combination of a high percentage of minority students, high poverty rates, and lower academic outcomes at Tamarac Elementary suggests potential equity issues that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7601 N University Dr
Tamarac, FL 33321

(754) 322-8600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1230^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,008

Students who attend Tamarac Elementary School usually attend:

High:	J. P. Taravella High School
	Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 626

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

Hispanic:

33.2%

White:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tamarac Elementary School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 112^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.46. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Hispanic (33.2%), White (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School is 19.5. 163 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tamarac Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tamarac Elementary School is $13,008, which is the 70^th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tamarac Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tamarac Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	58.43	720^th	1688	57.3%
2007	66.26	633^rd	1786	64.6%
2008	61.62	712^th	1789	60.2%
2009	62.80	715^th	1847	61.3%
2010	53.08	968^th	1919	49.6%
2011	50.36	1038^th	1985	47.7%
2012	46.78	1067^th	1984	46.2%
2013	44.35	1130^th	2029	44.3%
2014	49.02	1047^th	2064	49.3%
2016	34.05	1400^th	2087	32.9%
2017	27.26	1569^th	2112	25.7%
2018	25.84	1639^th	2118	22.6%
2019	35.25	1448^th	2182	33.6%
2021	21.01	1805^th	2247	19.7%
2022	37.40	1385^th	2219	37.6%
2023	33.48	1505^th	2240	32.8%
2024	44.46	1230^th	2256	45.5%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 7, 2018

the principal doesn't work with you are your child. I also heard from other parents she is very rude and is not a good leader. The teachers are always away at staff meetings or some type of training. This school is going downhill for sure if they dont get a better leader and teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tamarac Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	648	34	7	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1989	668	46	17	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	764
1990	757	71	23	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	887
1991	821	96	25	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	997
1992	827	115	29	97	8	n/a	n/a	0	1076
1993	852	143	32	137	5	n/a	n/a	0	1169
1994	857	151	32	147	7	n/a	n/a	0	1194
1995	860	230	42	190	4	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1996	860	230	42	190	4	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1997	907	254	40	212	4	n/a	n/a	0	1417
1998	820	259	46	232	4	n/a	n/a	0	1361
1999	804	273	51	268	6	n/a	n/a	0	1402
2000	788	327	50	344	5	n/a	n/a	0	1514
2001	764	317	50	353	6	n/a	n/a	0	1490
2002	534	219	31	370	3	n/a	n/a	0	1157
2003	534	219	31	370	3	n/a	n/a	0	1157
2004	539	243	50	416	4	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2005	515	282	46	433	7	n/a	n/a	0	1283
2006	473	278	34	413	4	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2007	406	261	37	376	5	n/a	n/a	34	1119
2008	370	312	41	382	3	n/a	n/a	42	1150
2009	348	315	34	391	2	n/a	n/a	43	1133
2010	311	376	29	380	1	n/a	n/a	47	1144
2011	304	413	30	377	2	0	47	0	1173
2012	313	380	27	348	2	1	50	0	1121
2013	220	339	19	267	1	1	35	0	882
2014	216	334	21	276	1	2	30	0	880
2015	195	328	18	272	1	3	28	0	845
2016	179	348	22	283	1	3	29	0	865
2017	162	367	13	327	0	4	30	0	903
2018	122	328	15	304	0	2	32	0	803
2019	116	296	12	283	0	1	26	0	734
2020	99	250	11	273	0	2	23	0	658
2021	96	274	13	235	0	2	22	0	642
2022	74	275	12	218	1	2	21	0	603
2023	71	304	14	208	1	2	26	0	626

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tamarac Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	739	40.0	18.4	8.7
1989	764	42.0	18.1	8.2
1990	887	47.0	18.8	7.9
1991	997	52.0	19.1	9.7
1992	1076	57.0	18.8	8.5
1993	1169	60.0	19.5	11.9
1994	1194	63.0	19.0	12.5
1995	1326	64.0	20.7	21.1
1996	1326	64.0	20.7	21.1
1997	1417	69.0	20.5	22.3
1998	1361	68.0	20.0	21.8
1999	1402	70.0	20.0	33
2000	1514	74.0	20.5	36.1
2001	1490	77.0	19.4	34.8
2002	1157	59.0	19.6	41.8
2003	1157	59.0	19.6	41.8
2004	1252	65.0	19.3	42.8
2005	1283	73.0	17.6	45.4
2006	1202	74.0	16.2	42
2007	1119	73.0	15.3	45.6
2008	1150	74.0	15.5	49.7
2009	1133	94.1	14.6	55.6
2010	1144	74.0	15.4	60.9
2011	1173	77.0	15.2	65.6
2012	1121	70.0	16.0	67.6
2013	882	55.0	16.0	68.4
2014	880	57.0	15.4	73
2015	845	55.0	15.3	74.1
2016	865	56.0	15.4	74.3
2017	903	58.0	15.5	77.2
2018	803	54.0	14.8	80.3
2019	734	43.0	17.0	74.7
2020	658	38.0	17.3	74
2021	642	37.0	17.3	70.4
2022	603	36.0	16.7	73.8
2023	626	32.0	19.5	75.1

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 Tamarac Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	739	40.0	18.4	8.7
1989	764	42.0	18.1	8.2
1990	887	47.0	18.8	7.9
1991	997	52.0	19.1	9.7
1992	1076	57.0	18.8	8.5
1993	1169	60.0	19.5	11.9
1994	1194	63.0	19.0	12.5
1995	1326	64.0	20.7	21.1
1996	1326	64.0	20.7	21.1
1997	1417	69.0	20.5	22.3
1998	1361	68.0	20.0	21.8
1999	1402	70.0	20.0	33
2000	1514	74.0	20.5	36.1
2001	1490	77.0	19.4	34.8
2002	1157	59.0	19.6	41.8
2003	1157	59.0	19.6	41.8
2004	1252	65.0	19.3	42.8
2005	1283	73.0	17.6	45.4
2006	1202	74.0	16.2	42
2007	1119	73.0	15.3	45.6
2008	1150	74.0	15.5	49.7
2009	1133	94.1	14.6	55.6
2010	1144	74.0	15.4	60.9
2011	1173	77.0	15.2	65.6
2012	1121	70.0	16.0	67.6
2013	882	55.0	16.0	68.4
2014	880	57.0	15.4	73
2015	845	55.0	15.3	74.1
2016	865	56.0	15.4	74.3
2017	903	58.0	15.5	77.2
2018	803	54.0	14.8	80.3
2019	734	43.0	17.0	74.7
2020	658	38.0	17.3	74
2021	642	37.0	17.3	70.4
2022	603	36.0	16.7	73.8
2023	626	32.0	19.5	75.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tamarac Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$684 (8.8%)	$7,077 (91.2%)	$7,761
2019	$835 (9.8%)	$7,690 (90.2%)	$8,525
2020	$793 (8.5%)	$8,562 (91.5%)	$9,355
2021	$1,625 (14.9%)	$9,249 (85.1%)	$10,874
2022	$3,094 (24.5%)	$9,518 (75.5%)	$12,613
2023	$3,007 (23.1%)	$10,001 (76.9%)	$13,008

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tamarac Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1448^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1505^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)	44	47	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tamarac Elementary School)	40	51	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)	44	58	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tamarac Elementary School)	41	54	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)	55	46	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tamarac Elementary School)	71	44	27%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Tamarac Elementary School)	44	32	12%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	734	626	14.7%
African American	296	304	2.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	14	16.7%
Hispanic	283	208	26.5%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	116	71	38.8%
Two or More Races	26	26
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.7%	75.1%	0.4%

Schools Near Tamarac Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tamarac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7601 N University Dr	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8600	626	32	19.5	75.1%	71 (11.3%)	304 (48.6%)	208 (33.2%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.2%)	44.5	1230^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.5%		33.5	1505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%	275	50.0	39.0	59.0				63.0	50.0	46.0				53.0						$13,008	$3,007	$10,001
Renaissance Charter School At University	Public, Charter	K-8	8399 N University Dr	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 414-0996	1,461	85	17.1	65.6%	143 (9.8%)	831 (56.9%)	409 (28.0%)	35 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	31 (2.1%)	59.3	877^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.1%		61.1	816^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.6%	61	49.0	56.0	55.0	72.0	68.0	59.0	63.0	71.0	58.0	64.0	70.0	68.0	47.0	57.0	91.0	89.0	100.0	80.0	$9,723	$494	$9,230
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 SW 83rd Ave	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7950	666	37	18.0	76.4%	42 (6.3%)	515 (77.3%)	85 (12.8%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	33.7	1520^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.6%		28.8	1643^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	26.7%	123	38.0	53.0	54.0				45.0	52.0	44.0				33.0						$11,141	$2,240	$8,901
Panacea Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	201 N University Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 341-5550	80	0	12.6	100.0%	3 (3.8%)	73 (91.3%)	4 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	1098^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.3%		56.4	938^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.1%	160	43.0	48.0	31.0				76.0	76.0	69.0				25.0						$10,752	$981	$9,771
North Broward Academy Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	8200 SW 17th St	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 718-2211	647	39	16.5	79.8%	14 (2.2%)	518 (80.1%)	81 (12.5%)	13 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.3%)	31.2	1589^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.6%		40.4	1325^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.8%	264	48.0	44.0	41.0				52.0	46.0	41.0				41.0						$9,170	$456	$8,714
Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 SW 76th Ter	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7150	516	36	14.5	82.6%	8 (1.6%)	411 (79.7%)	81 (15.7%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	31.2	1587^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.7%		19.2	1926^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.0%	339	46.0	33.0	59.0				55.0	35.0	45.0				38.0						$15,864	$3,638	$12,227
North Lauderdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 Kimberly Blvd	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7400	646	35	18.4	82.5%	23 (3.6%)	509 (78.8%)	98 (15.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	30	1625^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.0%		22.6	1810^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%	185	45.0	33.0	43.0				55.0	50.0	50.0				32.0						$11,263	$2,495	$8,768
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	816	42	19.4	62.5%	64 (7.8%)	523 (64.1%)	164 (20.1%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.2%)	67	699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.0%		63.7	759^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.1%	60	59.0	69.0	57.0				68.0	71.0	50.0				61.0						$9,489	$1,387	$8,102
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11450 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8250	683	40	17.0	44.9%	245 (35.9%)	160 (23.4%)	220 (32.2%)	32 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	86.2	280^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.6%		79.3	425^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.0%	145	73.0	73.0	68.0				74.0	80.0	76.0				75.0						$11,116	$1,580	$9,535
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9850 Ramblewood Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6850	587	33	17.7	60.5%	149 (25.4%)	157 (26.7%)	240 (40.9%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.7%)	59.5	873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		56.6	932^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.4%	59	53.0	59.0	63.0				55.0	62.0	64.0				54.0						$12,794	$2,258	$10,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Tamarac Elementary School

Is Tamarac Elementary School a good school?

Tamarac Elementary School ranks 1230^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Tamarac Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended Tamarac Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Tamarac Elementary School?

Students at Tamarac Elementary School are 49% African American, 33% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Tamarac Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tamarac Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : J. P. Taravella High School
High : Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy

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