Avenal Elementary vs Tamarack Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenal Elementary
Avenal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
Tamarack Elementary
Avenal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Avenal Elementary Avenal, California | Tamarack Elementary Avenal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5485 of 5,693 | #5668 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49499 of 50,301 | #50131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 11% |
| city | Avenal | Avenal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avenal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.8 vs 6.0).
- •Avenal Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Avenal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •Avenal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Tamarack Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.8).
- •Avenal Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 433.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avenal Elementary better than Tamarack Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Avenal Elementary ranks higher (9.8 vs 6.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avenal Elementary and Tamarack Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Avenal and Avenal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avenal Elementary: 654. Tamarack Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avenal Elementary and Tamarack Elementary rank in California?
Avenal Elementary is 5485th of 5,693 and Tamarack Elementary is 5668th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).