Summary:
The city of Taft, Texas is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 charter), and 0 alternative schools. The schools in Taft serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area.
The performance of the Taft schools is a major concern, with Woodroe Petty Elementary and Coastal Horizons Academy performing significantly below state averages in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. Woodroe Petty Elementary has only 17.24% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 15.52% in math, while Coastal Horizons Academy has several grades and subjects with 0% proficiency rates. The charter school also has a very low 4-year graduation rate of 41.7% and a high dropout rate of 4.3%.
In contrast, Taft High School, a traditional public school, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.7%. However, the stark disparities between the traditional public schools and the charter school in Taft suggest the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences and the ability of the district to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. The Taft Independent School District (Isd) and the Erath Excels Academy Inc district, which oversees the charter school, must work to address the significant challenges facing the Taft school community.
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