North Tamarind Elementary

North Tamarind Elementary is a regular public school located in the suburban community of Fontana, California. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade students, North Tamarind has an enrollment of 375 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1 with 18 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the 13th percentile among California schools.

Academically, North Tamarind Elementary has some areas where growth can be seen as only 22% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while just 11% meet proficiency standards in math. The school is focusing on improving these scores and providing a supportive environment for its diverse student body. North Tamarind Elementary is situated in a large suburban area where families often seek schools that offer a nurturing atmosphere alongside opportunities for growth and development.

While current test scores at North Tamarind Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at North Tamarind Elementary is 20.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.