Best Schools in Taft, CA
Taft, CA has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 7,477 students attend Taft, CA schools. On average, schools in Taft score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Taft don't meet expectations.
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
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Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
2. Buena Vista High (continuation)
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Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
3. Maricopa High
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Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
4. Independence High
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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
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Taft City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
2. Maricopa Middle
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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
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Midway Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 85 Students
2. Lakeside
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Lakeside Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 749 Students
3. Roosevelt Elementary
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Taft City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 475 Students
4. General Shafter Elementary
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General Shafter Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 179 Students
5. Maricopa Elementary
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Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
6. Elk Hills Elementary
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Elk Hills Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 163 Students
7. Parkview Elementary
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Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 330 Students
8. Taft Primary
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Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 247 Students
9. Buttonwillow Elementary
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Buttonwillow Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students
10. Jefferson Elementary
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
35.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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