01
Overview
| School type | Neighborhood |
| Community School | Yes |
| Address | 903 10th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| Phone | (650) 482-2416 |
| School website | taft.rcsdk8.net |
| GreatSchools | 4/10 ↗ |
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Academic Performance
Student Growth
English growth
65.4%
2025-26 mid-year · District-wide: 60.7%
Math growth
61.2%
2025-26 mid-year · District-wide: 56.4%
CA State Testing (2023-24)
English Proficiency
District avg: 42%
Math Proficiency
District avg: 35%
Growth measures how much students are learning each year, regardless of their starting point. A school with low proficiency but high growth is accelerating learning. Proficiency measures how many students are at or above grade level right now.
Growth = % of students meeting their annual i-Ready Expected Growth target on the mid-year diagnostic. i-Ready is the district’s local K–8 literacy and math assessment; the LCAP goal is to raise this by 4 percentage points each year. Proficiency = % meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on the CAASPP (the California state test, given in spring of grades 3–8).
Sources: 2024-25 SARCs, 2025-26 SPSAs, 2025-26 LCAP, each school’s 2025-26 Board of Trustees data presentation. Proficiency from 2023-24 CAASPP. Growth from each school’s 2025-26 mid-year i-Ready diagnostic as reported to the Board.
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Student Demographics
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Mostly students who qualify for free or low-cost school lunch
English Learners
Students still learning English
Suspension Rate
District avg: 2.2%
Students with IEPs
District avg: 17.6%
Chronic Absenteeism by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Rate | Absent | Enrolled |
|---|
| All Students | 26.4% | 101 | 382 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 26% | 94 | 361 |
| English Learners | 26.3% | 67 | 255 |
| Students with Disabilities | 36.9% | 38 | 103 |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 25.9% | 94 | 363 |
| Homeless | 29.3% | 22 | 75 |
Chronic absenteeism rate by student subgroup. A student is chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of school days — about 18 days a year. Groups too small to report (fewer than 10 students) are not shown, to protect privacy. Source: California Dept. of Education, 2024-25.
English Learners: A Closer Look
In 2024-25, 235 of this school's 357 students (66%) were English Learners — students who are still learning English. Another 21 used to be English Learners and are now fluent: they passed the state's English test and were "reclassified" (RFEP).
Learning English
235
66% of the school
Long-Term (LTEL)
0
6+ years as an English Learner
At Risk of LTEL
62
4-5 years as an English Learner
Now Fluent (RFEP)
21
Tested out of English Learner status
A "long-term English Learner" (LTEL) is a student who has been learning English for 6 or more years without yet reaching fluency; students at 4-5 years are counted as "at risk" of becoming long-term. Schools watch these numbers because the goal is for students to reach fluency well before the 6-year mark. California only starts counting students as long-term English Learners in grade 6, so elementary schools always show zero.
Source: California Dept. of Education English Learner data (ELAS/LTEL), 2024-25 school year.
04
Funding
Total Per Pupil
District: $23,625
Est. School Cost
Restricted: $10,366 · Unrestricted: $13,259
Avg Teacher Salary
District: $95,778
Per-pupil expenditure data from the 2022-23 SARC. Restricted funds include Title I, special ed, and EL programs. Unrestricted funds are general operating. PTO/PTA revenue from IRS Form 990 filings.
Site Supplemental (SPSA) 2025-26
SPSA Source Breakdown
Title I: $69K
Measure U: $97K
Prop 28: $72K
| Source |
Amount |
% of Total |
| Title I |
$69K |
29% |
| Measure U |
$97K |
41% |
| Prop 28 |
$72K |
30% |
| Total |
$238K |
100% |
This school receives Title I federal funding.
SPSA budgets represent supplemental site-level spending (enrichment, counseling, PD, materials). Base operating costs (teacher salaries, admin, facilities) come from the general fund and vary by school.
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Who Teaches Here
Taft School has 17 teachers for 357 students — about 21 students per teacher. On average, its teachers have been teaching for 13.6 years, and 2 of the 17 are in their first or second year.
Students per Teacher
21:1
District avg: 21:1
Avg Years Teaching
13.6
9.8 years in RCSD
New Teachers
2 / 17
In their 1st or 2nd year of teaching
Students per Counselor
217.7:1
Counselors, psychologists, social workers & nurses
Source: California Dept. of Education staffing data, 2024-25 school year.
Credentials
Fully Credentialed
District avg: 75%
"Misassigned" means a teacher was placed in a class they are not credentialed for — most often classes with students learning English (EL). District target: 100% by 2027.
Teacher demographics highlights
| Hispanic staff | 29.2% |
| Staff under 35 | 41.7% |
#1 in the district for math growth (27.6%), #3 for reading growth. Youngest staff in the district alongside Hoover (41.7% under 35). Smallest supplemental (SPSA) budget ($238K). Came off the state's extra-support list (ATSI) in 2024-25. 7% of students are experiencing homelessness.
Teacher Race & Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Teachers | % | Share |
|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 4 | 23.5% | |
| White | 11 | 64.7% | |
| Filipino | 2 | 11.8% | |
| Total | 17 | 100% | |
Counts classroom teachers only. Source: California Dept. of Education staff data, 2024-25 school year.
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Documents & Resources
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
A yearly report card the state requires from every school: test scores, class sizes, teacher credentials, and campus conditions in one PDF.
Download SARC (PDF) ↗
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
The school’s yearly plan for how it spends its extra (“supplemental”) money — tutoring, counselors, materials, and more.
Download SPSA (PDF) ↗
Bell Schedule
| Grade |
RegularMon · Tue · Wed · Fri |
Thursday |
| TK |
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
1:00 PM |
| K |
8:20 AM – 2:00 PM |
1:10 PM |
| 1 |
8:20 AM – 2:25 PM |
1:20 PM |
| 2 |
8:20 AM – 2:30 PM |
1:25 PM |
| 3-5 |
8:15 AM – 2:45 PM |
1:35 PM |
School Site Council
Chair: Rick Soriano
SPSA adopted: March 31, 2025
Principal: David Camarena
Teacher: Melissa Lopez, Ian Milos
Staff: Jocelyne Arriaga, Jennifer C Torres
Parent / Community: Rick Soriano, Blanca Madrigal, Fabiola Kerfoot, Jade Martinez, Florence Ortiz
View SPSA ↗
07
Board Meetings
Board of Trustees meetings with agenda items mentioning this school.
Approval of Steel Casing Cost, Change Order #3 for Solar Phase 2 Project at Taft Community School with Holt Renewables (Measure T)
Taft School Presentation and School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Approval
Approval of the Addendum to the Measure U Application for Taft Community School for the 2025-2026 School Year
Approval of the Addendum to the Measure U Application for Taft Community School for the 2025-2026 School Year
Approval of the Industrial Hygienist Services agreements with ProTech Consulting & Engineering for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, Adelante Selby, and campuses with temporary AC units.
Approval of the Agreements for Special Inspection and Testing Services with Applied Materials and Engineering for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, and Adelante Selby
Approval of the Agreements for Commissioning Services with Cypress Engineering Group for the HVAC Upgrade projects at Taft, Roosevelt, Hoover, and Adelante Selby
Approval of Siemens Building Management System for Mechanical Controls at Hoover, Taft, Roosevelt, and Adelante Selby
Lease-leaseback construction agreement for HVAC project
New English/Spanish language arts curriculum pilot for 2025-26
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA review)
School presented its 2024-25 academic year report to the board.
Board updated Measure U spending plan.
Board design services contract for HVAC upgrades.
Board release of Measure U funds for 2024-25.
Board updated Measure U spending plan.
Orion and Taft School Presentations for the 2023-2024 School Year
Approval of Proposal and Change Order #1 for Irrigation Upgrades with Scapes for Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for Outdoor Classroom Landscape Construction with Mike McCall Landscape, Inc. for Taft Community School
Approval of Proposals for New Sod and Maintenance with Scapes at Garfield and Taft Community Schools
Approval of Construction Management Services Amendment #4 with RGMK for Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for Outdoor Classroom Fencing and Gate with Dryco for Taft Community School
Approval of Final Plan Review Invoice with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for Taft Community School
Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Taft Community School
Single Plan for Student Achievement for Orion, Garfield, and Taft Community Schools
Approval of Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Taft Community School
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework, Bid Package G, Change Order #27 to the Agreement with Beals Martin for Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for the Installation of Markerboards, Tackboards, and Hook Systems with Beals Martin at Taft Community School
Approval of New Building, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package G, Change Order #25 to the Agreement with Beals Martin for Taft Community School
Adoption of Futility Resolution 6, Approval of New Building, Modernization and Sitework Plumbing Project, Change Order #2 with Dinelli Plumbing at Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for Rock Removal on the Temporary Parking Lot with Duran & Venables at Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for Clearing and Grubbing, Installation of an Irrigation and Automatic Watering System and Hydroseed Control with Scapes, Inc. at Taft Community School
Approval of Proposal for Asphalt Seal and Striping with Dryco at Taft Community School
Approval of Flooring Abatement Proposal for Taft Community School with ATI
Approval of Flooring Proposal for Taft Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid, Package J, Change Order #4 for Taft Community School with PARC Environmental
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid, Package A, Change Order #8 for Taft Community School with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Site-work Project Bid Package C, Change Order #4 for Taft Community School with Dryco
Approval of Tree Replacement Proposal for Taft Community School with Davey Tree
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A with Duran & Venables, Change Order #4
Approval of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Proposal for Taft Community School with Atlas
Approval of Project Inspector Agreement Amendment #11 for Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill) and Taft Community School with Inspectacon
Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form #18.3 at Taft Community School with Ninyo and Moore
Approval of Furniture Moving Services Proposal at Taft Community School with Rentacrate
Approval of Addendum to 2021-22 Measure U Application for Taft Community School
Approval of Architect Additional Services Proposals for Garfield, Kennedy, and Taft Schools with HED
Approval of Project Inspector Agreement Amendment #10 for Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill) and Taft Schools with Inspectacon
Electives Offered by PAL to Garfield, Taft and Hoover Students
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #15 for Taft School with Beals Martin
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #1 for Taft School with Marina Mechanical
Approval of Turnkey Security Camera and Intrusion System Agreement for Garfield, Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill), and Taft Schools with Siemens
Adoption of Resolution 11, Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #4 and Futility Resolution for Taft School with Sanco Pipelines
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #14 for Taft School with Beals Martin
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Police Activities League (PAL) to Provide After School Elective Program for Students at Garfield, Taft and Hoover
Approval of Fire Alarm Conduit Painting Proposal for Taft Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of Construction Management (CM) Fee Amendments for Garfield, Hoover, Taft Community Schools and Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with RGM Kramer
Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #18-2 for Taft Community School with Ninyo and Moore
Approval of Administration Furniture Proposal for Taft Community School with RDI
Approval of Library and STEAM Furniture Proposal for Taft Community School with Campbell Keller
Approval of Ancillary Furniture Proposal for Taft Community School with VCO
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Change Order #11 for Taft Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #2 for Taft School with Dryco
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #4 for Taft School with Sanco Pipelines
Approval of Classroom Furniture Purchase Proposal for Taft School with Virco
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #9 for Taft Community School with Beals Martin
Approval of Security Camera and Intrusion System Rough-in Proposal for Taft School with Siemens
Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #18-1 for Taft School with Ninyo and Moore
Approval of Architect Construction Administration (CA) Fee Add Service Proposals for Garfield and Taft Schools with HED
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package G with Beals Martin, Change Order #7
Approval of 2020-21 Addendum to Measure U Application for Taft School
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package G with Beals Martin, Change Order #4
Approval of Touchless Plumbing Fixture Replacement Construction Agreements for Garfield School, Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill School), and Taft School with Ciari and Hoover School with Dinelli
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package D, Change Order #1 with Dinelli Plumbing
Approval of Addendum to 2020-21 Measure U Application for Taft Community School
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package D with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Change Order #3
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package G with Beals Martin, Change Order #3
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package B Sanco Pipelines Change Order #2
Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Orion Alternative Mandarin Immersion, Roosevelt School, and Taft Community School)
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package D with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric - Change Order #2
Approval of Encroachment Permit Fee for Taft School with the City of Redwood City
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A Duran and Venables Change Order #2
Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposals for Adelante Selby, Hoover, and Taft Schools with Cal Inc.
Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Garfield and Taft)
Approval of Additional Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal (SCO) for Adelante Selby, Hoover Community School, and Taft Community School with Cal Inc.
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package B Sanco Pipelines Change Order #1
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package G Beals Martin Change Order #1
Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A Duran and Venables Change Order #1
Approval of the Modernization and Site Work Project Bid, Package D, Change Order #1 for Taft Community School with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric
Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Site Work Project Bid Package J, Change Order #1 for Taft Community School with PARC Environmental
Approval of Construction Management Fee Amendment #2 for Taft School with RGMK
Approval of Soil Mitigation Special Testing and Inspection Services Project Authorization Form for Taft School with Ninyo and Moore
Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal at Adelante Selby School, Hoover School, and Taft School with Cal, Inc.
Approval of Library Moving Services with Chipman for Taft School
Approval of Multi-Prime Construction Agreements with Various Contractors at Taft School
