TAFT J H
TAFT J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the TAFT ISD school district, located in TAFT, TX with about 235 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, TAFT J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Taft Junior High, located at 1150 Gregory Street in Taft, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Taft Independent School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development gap between elementary school and high school. It focuses on providing a structured environment where students in the middle grades can build foundational skills in core subjects while beginning to explore elective interests and extracurricular activities.
The school is committed to the mission of the Taft Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, character development, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive climate, Taft Junior High aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school and beyond. For parents, community members, and students looking for up-to-date information regarding campus policies, academic calendars, and district news, the school maintains a presence through the official Taft ISD website at http://www.taftisd.net.
For more information, contact TAFT J H at (361) 528-2636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAFT, TX 78390-2903
(361) 528-2636
http://www.taftisd.net
TAFT J H is a public Title I school in TAFT, TX with about 235 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TAFT ISD
- Total Students:
- 235
- Teachers:
- 17.89
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 235 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAFT J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.6%
- White
- 8.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.