For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in Taft ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Taft ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
888 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Taft ISD School District, which is ranked #1036 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1035 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
790 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
79 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
67
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,643 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,642 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,643
$13,640
Spending / Student
$19,642
$14,384
Best Taft ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taft ISD School District?
Taft ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Taft ISD School District?
Taft ISD School District is ranked #1036 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft ISD School District?
89% of Taft ISD School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taft ISD School District?
Taft ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Taft ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,642 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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