Taft Community Day serves 2 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
63%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Taft Community Day?
2 students attend Taft Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taft Community Day students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Community Day?
Taft Community Day has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft Community Day offer ?
Taft Community Day offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taft Community Day part of?
Taft Community Day is part of Taft City School District.
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