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Taft Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 836 students in Taft Independent 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 Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
836 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Taft Independent School District, which is ranked #1028 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1039 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
695 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
126 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
15%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
59
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,051 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,864 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,051
$13,387
Spending / Student
$20,864
$14,116
Best Taft Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Taft High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taft Independent School District?
Taft Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 836 students.
What is the rank of Taft Independent School District?
Taft Independent School District is ranked #1028 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taft Independent School District?
83% of Taft Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% 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 Independent School District?
Taft Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Taft Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,864 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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