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Tamarac Elementary School

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Tamarac Elementary School ranks 1236 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Tamarac Elementary School is a public school in Tamarac, FL, serving 553 students in grades PK-5 within the Broward County School District, a district ranked in the top third of Florida. While the school invests heavily in its students—spending $14,636 per pupil, the highest among nearby schools—its academic performance has remained stagnant in the lower half of state rankings for the past four years, currently earning a 2-star rating. This is a key concern for parents, especially when compared to higher-performing neighbors like Riverside Elementary School, which spends less ($11,696 per student) but achieves stronger results.

The most significant challenge facing Tamarac Elementary is a persistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.1%, meaning over a third of students miss 10% or more of the school year. This rate is notably higher than at nearby schools like Discovery Elementary School (21.4%) and Riverside Elementary School (22.1%), and even exceeds the district average. This absenteeism likely drives the school's below-average test scores, as students who are frequently absent fall behind academically. The school's high spending may be directed toward interventions to address this, but the problem persists, creating a cycle that is difficult to break.

Despite these challenges, there are bright spots. Tamarac's 5th-grade Science scores have shown a strong upward trend, rising from 32% proficiency to 51% over the past few years, suggesting a specific instructional strategy is working. Additionally, the school's Math performance in 3rd and 4th grades is close to the state average, though it drops in 5th grade. For parents, this means the school has effective early-grade instruction but struggles to maintain momentum as the curriculum becomes more complex. The presence of charter schools like Renaissance Charter School at University and Panacea Prep Charter School nearby may also draw away more engaged families, concentrating challenges at Tamarac. Ultimately, the school's greatest need is a successful strategy to improve attendance, which could unlock its potential for academic growth.

553

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,636

Per pupil spending ?

55.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7601 N University Dr
Tamarac, FL 33321

(754) 322-8600

District: Broward

Students who attend Tamarac Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.2%

Hispanic:

26.2%

White:

11.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

1,236^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 184Elementary Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	46.5	1236 of 2240	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.0	1160 of 2258	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	1230 of 2256	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.5	1505 of 2240	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	1385 of 2219	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.0	1805 of 2247	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.3	1448 of 2182	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.8	1639 of 2118	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.3	1569 of 2112	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.1	1400 of 2087	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.0	1047 of 2064	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.3	1130 of 2029	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.8	1067 of 1984	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.4	1038 of 1985	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.1	968 of 1919	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.8	715 of 1847	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.6	712 of 1789	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.3	633 of 1786	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.4	720 of 1688	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math64%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Science51%-9 vs state

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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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	553	33	16.7	55.5%	66 (11.9%)	300 (54.2%)	145 (26.2%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.3%)	46.5	1236^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%		48	1160^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.6%	76	52.0	56.0	60.0				65.0	68.0	60.0				51.0						$14,636	$2,431	$12,205
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	1,441	87	16.5	63.8%	135 (9.4%)	837 (58.1%)	392 (27.2%)	32 (2.2%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	35 (2.4%)	55	1017^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.6%		65.1	751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	66.7%	266	65.0	58.0	60.0	80.0	72.0	79.0	74.0	63.0	53.0	71.0	78.0	52.0	51.0	67.0	81.0	93.0	100.0	81.0	$10,156	$222	$9,934
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 SW 83rd Ave	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7950	551	35	15.7	53.5%	43 (7.8%)	417 (75.7%)	75 (13.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	63.8	792^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%		54.8	997^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.8%	205	52.0	66.0	70.0				72.0	81.0	63.0				63.0						$14,104	$1,599	$12,504
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	115	3	38.3	11.3%	5 (4.3%)	93 (80.9%)	15 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	68.4	668^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.2%		64.7	762^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	66.3%	94	53.0	67.0	63.0				93.0	81.0	94.0				50.0						$9,419	$952	$8,467
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	665	34	19.5	68.3%	20 (3.0%)	548 (82.4%)	68 (10.2%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	48.2	1190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%		48.9	1134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.8%	56	54.0	57.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	65.0				57.0						$10,406	$719	$9,687
Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 SW 76th Ter	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7150	512	29	17.6	65.4%	13 (2.5%)	408 (79.7%)	77 (15.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	50.7	1123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.9%		26.6	1737^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.1%	614	55.0	46.0	58.0				76.0	66.0	66.0				58.0						$14,704	$2,675	$12,028
North Lauderdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 Kimberly Blvd	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7400	605	30	20.1	66.8%	35 (5.8%)	477 (78.8%)	85 (14.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	35.1	1522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.1%		32.1	1584^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.8%	62	43.0	42.0	57.0				62.0	60.0	64.0				48.0						$12,059	$1,511	$10,549
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11450 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8250	679	36	19.1	33.3%	202 (29.7%)	151 (22.2%)	263 (38.7%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	83.7	295^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.1	264^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.3%	31	78.0	80.0	75.0				76.0	83.0	76.0				75.0						$11,696	$579	$11,116
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	789	37	21.3	37.8%	58 (7.4%)	524 (66.4%)	145 (18.4%)	22 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (4.6%)	76.2	479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.3	523^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.8%	44	65.0	79.0	67.0				79.0	82.0	77.0				66.0						$9,939	$851	$9,088
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9850 Ramblewood Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6850	476	27	17.6	39.1%	96 (20.2%)	171 (35.9%)	166 (34.9%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.0%)	81	365^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.7%		70.5	626^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.3%	261	73.0	77.0	74.0				72.0	73.0	83.0				81.0						$14,574	$1,417	$13,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Tamarac Elementary School

How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended Tamarac Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Tamarac Elementary School?

Students at Tamarac Elementary School are 54% African American, 26% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Tamarac Elementary School a good school?

Tamarac Elementary School ranks 1236^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

What district is Tamarac Elementary School in?

Broward

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