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#6401 of 9,539 schools in CA
South Tamarind Elementary
Elementary School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA
A Fontana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
8561 Tamarind Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
- Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Tamarind Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Tamarind Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fontana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,198
Median home value
$433,600
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Dolores Huerta International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Ted Porter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| North Tamarind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fontana Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #22 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Tamarind Elementary is listed in Fontana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Tamarind Elementary
South Tamarind Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,401 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Tamarind Elementary
What grades does South Tamarind Elementary serve?
South Tamarind Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Tamarind Elementary?
South Tamarind Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tamarind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tamarind Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Tamarind Elementary rank in CA?
South Tamarind Elementary ranks #6,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Tamarind Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Tamarind Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Tamarind Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Tamarind Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Tamarind Elementary a charter school?
No, South Tamarind Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Tamarind Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Tamarind Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Tamarind Elementary?
85.4% of students at South Tamarind Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (909) 357-5760
- Area population (ZIP 92335)
- 95,295
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92335; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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