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Taft City School District

School District · Taft, California

Students: 2,383
Teachers (FTE): 111

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,953

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

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Evaluating Taft City?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Taft City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lincoln Junior High

7.3/10

Taft · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Conley Elementary

6.9/10

Taft · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Jefferson Elementary

6.4/10

Taft · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

California rank

#420 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,953

$2,694 vs California median

District size

2,383 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Taft City ranks #420 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Taft City's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Junior High (7.3/10), Conley Elementary (6.9/10), and Jefferson Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Conley Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +21.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Taft City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Taft City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lincoln Junior High 7.3 / 10
2 Conley Elementary 6.9 / 10
3 Jefferson Elementary 6.4 / 10
4 Parkview Elementary 6.0 / 10
5 Taft Primary 5.7 / 10
6 Roosevelt Elementary 3.5 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 6.0/10, Taft City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Junior High, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Taft City students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.

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 40.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.8%
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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 6.0/10. 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?

Lincoln Junior High is the highest-rated school in Taft City with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Taft City?

Across schools in Taft City with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. 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 6.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
40.5%
ELA Proficiency
35.8%

Resources

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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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