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4.4 avg / 10

Taft City School District

School District · Taft, California

Students: 2,383
Teachers (FTE): 111

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,953

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#698 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.9

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,953

$2,694 vs California median

District size

2,383 students

Smaller than California median

About Taft City

Taft City is a Taft, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,383 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $14,953 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Taft City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Taft City students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Taft City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Taft City with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Taft
Total Enrollment
2,383
Teachers (FTE)
111
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Taft City?

Taft City has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Taft City?

The average composite rating for Taft City is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Taft City?

Taft City spends $14,953 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Taft City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Taft City is 21.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Taft City?

Roosevelt Elementary is the highest-rated school in Taft City with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Taft City?

Across schools in Taft City with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Taft City compare to other districts in California?

Taft City has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
33.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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