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Tamarisk Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 1843 East Avenue Q5, Palmdale, CA 93550-2218

(661) 225-9647 · www.palmdalesd.org/ta

1/10
#5620
Rank 5620 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5590 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5572 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #5404 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tamarisk Elementary sits in the heart of Palmdale, a high-desert community in the northern reaches of Los Angeles County where the pace is a bit slower and the cost of living more manageable than much of the greater LA area. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores that place it among the lower-performing schools in California, so families who prioritize strong academics may want to look closely at additional support options — whether tutoring, enrichment programs, or involvement at home. That said, Palmdale itself has a tight-knit, working-class character, and families already rooted in this community will find Tamarisk a familiar, accessible neighborhood school.

Student Demographics

300 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
209 (70%)
African American
60 (20%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
White
13 (4%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners65 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged294 (98%)
Students with Disabilities68 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

664
Enrollment
25.3
Teachers (FTE)
26.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4650 · 23rd percentile

34 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found