Best High Schools in Taft, CA

Taft, CA has 4 high schools with 3,664 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Taft score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taft underperform expectations.

1. Taft Union High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students

2. Buena Vista High (continuation)

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students

3. Maricopa High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students

4. Independence High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2394 Students

Best Middle Schools in Taft, CA

Taft, CA has 7 middle schools with 2,361 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Taft score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taft exceed expectations.

1. Lincoln Junior High

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Taft City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students

2. Maricopa Middle

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Taft, CA

Taft, CA has 5 elementary schools with 1,452 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Taft score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taft don't meet expectations.

1. Midway Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Midway Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 85 Students

2. Lakeside

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 749 Students

3. Roosevelt Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Taft City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 475 Students

4. General Shafter Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

General Shafter Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 179 Students

5. Maricopa Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students

6. Elk Hills Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk Hills Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 163 Students

7. Parkview Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 330 Students

8. Taft Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 247 Students

9. Buttonwillow Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Buttonwillow Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students

10. Jefferson Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 243 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taft, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Taft, CA has a total population of 17,919 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taft, CA

7,477

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taft, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

35.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taft, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taft, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,126 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Taft, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations