Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
447 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
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