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Tamarac Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Tamarac, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7601 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321

  • Math 53% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Tamarac Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tamarac Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,013

Median home value

$259,200

Median rent

$1,846/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alazhar SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.7 mi214Compare →
Renaissance Charter School at UniversityCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–80.7 mi1,447Compare →
North Broward Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–51.2 mi640Compare →
Panacea Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–51.2 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#241 of 319
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tamarac Elementary School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tamarac Elementary School

Tamarac Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tamarac, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 619 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,792 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tamarac Elementary School

What grades does Tamarac Elementary School serve?

Tamarac Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?

Tamarac Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tamarac Elementary School rank in FL?

Tamarac Elementary School ranks #2,792 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Tamarac Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tamarac Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Tamarac Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tamarac Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tamarac Elementary School a charter school?

No, Tamarac Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tamarac Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Tamarac Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tamarac Elementary School?

62.0% of students at Tamarac Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
Area population (ZIP 33321)
50,414
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
48.6
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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 33321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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