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Tamarac Elementary School

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Tamarac Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Holbrook, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the Sachem Central School District, which is ranked 551 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tamarac Elementary School consistently outperforms the Sachem Central School District and the state of New York in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Tamarac's 3rd-grade students scored 63.89% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.93% for the district and 42.6% for the state. Similarly, Tamarac's 4th-grade students scored 84% proficient or better in Math, compared to 50.29% for the district and 58.03% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of New York elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023 school year.

While Tamarac Elementary School's overall performance is impressive, its ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its subgroup performance varies, with its White students generally outperforming its Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.17% in 2020-2021 to 20.99% in 2022-2023, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. These factors highlight the need for the school to closely monitor and address any achievement gaps among its diverse student population to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 Spence Ave
       Holbrook, NY  11742-1999

(631) 244-5680

District: Sachem Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
868th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,058 Help


Students who attend Tamarac Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Seneca Middle School
High:    Sachem High School East
    Sachem High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.9%
Hispanic:
17.9%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Compare Details Tamarac Elementary School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Sachem Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), Hispanic (17.9%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sachem Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School is 10.8, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Sachem Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tamarac Elementary School is $19,058, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Sachem Central School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tamarac Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tamarac Elementary School 868th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Tamarac Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sachem Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sachem Central School District 551st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tamarac Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.02 291st 2206 86.8%
2007 81.47 273rd 2219 87.7%
2008 81.81 234th 2227 89.5%
2009 81.85 184th 2257 91.8%
2010 80.43 336th 2263 85.2%
2011 74.18 560th 2286 75.5%
2012 75.64 529th 2320 77.2%
2013 68.05 660th 2325 71.6%
2014 74.40 536th 2345 77.1%
2015 77.03 470th 2352 80.0%
2016 73.38 572nd 2366 75.8%
2017 76.70 474th 2386 80.1%
2018 68.42 709th 2395 70.4%
2019 69.34 682nd 2413 71.7%
2021 75.04 479th 2201 78.2%
2022 56.59 1008th 2434 58.6%
2023 68.21 722nd 2439 70.4%
2024 61.48 868th 2445 64.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.93 350th 1859 81.2%
2022 47.68 856th 2031 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 676th 2045 66.9%
2019 27.68 1545th 2032 24.0%
2022 39.48 1237th 2099 41.1%
2023 61.13 632nd 2041 69.0%
2024 55.28 767th 2078 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.26 689th 2338 70.5%
2019 75.67 492nd 2357 79.1%
2021 72.67 451st 1955 76.9%
2022 62.12 843rd 2401 64.9%
2023 59.72 904th 2403 62.4%
2024 56.11 972nd 2413 59.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 731st 2340 68.8%
2019 57.28 940th 2358 60.1%
2021 70.93 499th 1961 74.6%
2022 48.67 1203rd 2400 49.9%
2023 72.03 589th 2400 75.5%
2024 64.98 756th 2411 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.94 870th 1531 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Tamarac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 544th 1408 61.4%
2019 52.89 627th 1338 53.1%
2021 59.47 516th 1224 57.8%
2022 43.69 817th 1399 41.6%
2023 61.85 516th 1337 61.4%
2024 61.56 514th 1392 63.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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
1989 569 11 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1990 525 12 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 515 14 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1992 541 6 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 519 6 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1994 496 7 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 527 11 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 527 11 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 632 7 21 26 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 667 1 24 26 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1999 666 1 20 28 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 694 3 19 31 2 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 711 0 25 28 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2002 736 4 20 31 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 736 4 20 31 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 718 4 28 30 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 650 4 27 21 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2006 644 2 24 21 1 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 618 1 26 23 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 630 3 26 23 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2009 603 5 37 20 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2010 597 11 38 21 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2011 559 9 46 26 1 0 0 0 641
2012 516 8 38 24 1 0 3 0 590
2013 512 6 40 35 5 0 4 0 602
2014 466 8 39 42 4 0 5 0 564
2015 452 10 34 47 2 0 8 0 553
2016 411 8 28 48 1 0 9 0 505
2017 388 11 29 51 1 0 9 0 489
2018 394 11 29 64 0 0 11 0 509
2019 353 12 26 67 1 0 12 0 471
2020 350 15 18 58 1 0 12 0 454
2021 361 10 20 64 0 0 15 0 470
2022 351 10 16 69 0 1 14 0 461
2023 323 11 13 78 0 1 17 0 443
2024 292 19 16 76 0 3 18 0 424

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 Tamarac Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 600 38.9 15.4 n/a
1990 567 39.9 14.2 n/a
1991 563 41.9 13.4 n/a
1992 566 42.9 13.1 n/a
1993 549 42.1 13.0 n/a
1994 525 37.1 14.2 5.9
1995 578 39.0 14.8 8.1
1996 578 39.0 14.8 8.1
1997 686 41.1 16.7 5.5
1998 719 43.0 16.7 3.8
1999 717 46.0 15.6 4.2
2000 749 46.1 16.2 6.4
2001 766 48.5 15.8 4.4
2002 793 50.5 15.7 4
2003 793 50.5 15.7 4
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 702 46.9 15.0 2.8
2006 692 42.0 16.5 3.9
2007 669 39.5 16.9 3.6
2008 683 37.7 18.1 5
2009 667 37.0 18.0 4.9
2010 669 41.0 16.3 6.4
2011 641 42.7 15.0 7
2012 590 35.0 16.8 7.3
2013 602 35.5 16.9 12
2014 564 33.5 16.8 10.8
2015 553 32.0 17.2 13.7
2016 505 30.0 16.8 14.3
2017 489 28.1 17.4 14.1
2018 509 33.0 15.4 13.9
2019 471 36.0 13.0 18.3
2020 454 36.8 12.3 19.2
2021 470 39.9 11.7 16.2
2022 461 39.9 11.5 19.5
2023 443 41.2 10.7 21
2024 424 39.1 10.8 21.2

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
1989 600 38.9 15.4 n/a
1990 567 39.9 14.2 n/a
1991 563 41.9 13.4 n/a
1992 566 42.9 13.1 n/a
1993 549 42.1 13.0 n/a
1994 525 37.1 14.2 5.9
1995 578 39.0 14.8 8.1
1996 578 39.0 14.8 8.1
1997 686 41.1 16.7 5.5
1998 719 43.0 16.7 3.8
1999 717 46.0 15.6 4.2
2000 749 46.1 16.2 6.4
2001 766 48.5 15.8 4.4
2002 793 50.5 15.7 4
2003 793 50.5 15.7 4
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 702 46.9 15.0 2.8
2006 692 42.0 16.5 3.9
2007 669 39.5 16.9 3.6
2008 683 37.7 18.1 5
2009 667 37.0 18.0 4.9
2010 669 41.0 16.3 6.4
2011 641 42.7 15.0 7
2012 590 35.0 16.8 7.3
2013 602 35.5 16.9 12
2014 564 33.5 16.8 10.8
2015 553 32.0 17.2 13.7
2016 505 30.0 16.8 14.3
2017 489 28.1 17.4 14.1
2018 509 33.0 15.4 13.9
2019 471 36.0 13.0 18.3
2020 454 36.8 12.3 19.2
2021 470 39.9 11.7 16.2
2022 461 39.9 11.5 19.5
2023 443 41.2 10.7 21
2024 424 39.1 10.8 21.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Tamarac Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201499.3%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201598.4%1.1%0.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%98.6%98.6%
201698.2%1.4%0.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.2%98.4%98.4%
201798.4%1.0%0.4%98.6%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%99.4%99.0%
201898.8%0.8%0.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.5%98.5%98.3%
202098.7%0.0%99.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.1%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tamarac Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (2.0%) $13,853 (98.0%) $14,140
2020 $221 (1.5%) $14,447 (98.5%) $14,668
2021 $232 (1.5%) $15,183 (98.5%) $15,414
2022 $592 (3.5%) $16,192 (96.5%) $16,785
2023 $1,360 (7.1%) $17,698 (92.9%) $19,058

Data source: New York 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 682nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 722nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)6059.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sachem Central School District)5146.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Tamarac Elementary School)6873.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Sachem Central School District)4857.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)6344.8
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sachem Central School District)3641.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Tamarac Elementary School)7667.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (Sachem Central School District)4056.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tamarac Elementary School)3854.8
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sachem Central School District)3142.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Tamarac Elementary School)5660
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Sachem Central School District)3750.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students471443
 5.9%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2613
 50%
Hispanic6778
 16.4%
Pacific Islander01
White353323
 8.5%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%21%
 2.7%

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

Middle : Seneca Middle School
High : Sachem High School East
High : Sachem High School North

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Tamarac Elementary School.

Tamarac Elementary School ranks 868th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tamarac Elementary School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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