Average
#6131 of 9,539 schools in CA
- Math 16% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taft Primary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taft Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taft), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,473
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 2–5 | 0.4 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Conley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taft City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft Primary is listed in Taft City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft Primary
Taft Primary is a public elementary school in Taft, CA, part of Taft City, serving approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,131 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft Primary
What grades does Taft Primary serve?
Taft Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Taft Primary?
Taft Primary has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft Primary rank in CA?
Taft Primary ranks #6,131 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Taft Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Taft Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taft Primary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Taft Primary a charter school?
No, Taft Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft Primary a Title I school?
No, Taft Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taft Primary?
92.0% of students at Taft Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (661) 765-4151
- Area population (ZIP 93268)
- 16,956
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93268; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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