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Tamarac Middle School High School

Public | 6-12 | 755 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

Tamarac's a small but wonderful school with teachers who are able to spend time with each individual student because there are not 30 kids in each class. The teachers email, call or in some way contact parents if children are struggling in any class and they provide them 'after school study time at least once a week!' I dont know of many schools who has teachers who are willing to give up their spare time to help struggling children any more. I am Proud to be a parent of a Tamarac High School student because all of the staff at the school are willing to go above & beyond to help any student in need of after school help, or even if the child has a problem outside of school they will help!! I wish there were other schools who were willing to do this!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2008

The elementary is very structured, compared to the middle school. The middle school has students failing and no extra help or dicipline to try to help these kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2008

this school is the best school that you would want your kids to go to. I would never wish to leave this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 5, 2008

I have been so pleased with the education my children have received at Tamarac Middle School. The whole district is excellent, as a matter of fact. The teachers care about the students and go above and beyond to make sure the kids succeed. There is no better school in our area. I'm so glad we decided to move into the Brittonkill District.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

I think that the Tamarac Central School District is just wonderful. The faculty and staff are top notch. Tamarac gives an excellent education. Filled with advanced courses and extracericular activites, Tamarac makes learning fun. The teachers are very hands-on and the schools are easy to navigate through. Tamarac Middle/High School has three languages; Spanish, French and Russian. Some students can also take Latin Roots as an elective. Other electives are Vo-Tec, Art, Photography, Kids Kare, etc. Kids Kare is a after school program to help middle school students learn to interact with younger students and elderly people. The Middle School students can go over to the Elementary School and help the teachers with thier classes and they can also go to nursing homes and do activities with the elderly people. There are also many sports for Tamarac students to participate in. I rate Tamarac Central School 5 stars for overall quality.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students80%
Students with disabilities50%
General population84%

English

All Students91%
Students with disabilities80%
General population93%

French

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population96%

Geometry

All Students80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students67%
Students with disabilities6%
General population76%

Integrated Algebra

All Students85%
Students with disabilities43%
General population90%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students95%
Students with disabilities81%
General population97%

Physics

All Students92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population92%

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students81%
Students with disabilities66%
General population83%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Black 1% 19%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 87%N/A76%
Female 90%N/A79%
Male 84%N/A71%
Economically disadvantaged 67%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 89%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 71%N/A56%
General-Education students 89%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 7%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 13%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 279-4600

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