01
Overview
Principal
| 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)
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
90% SARC 2024-25
English Learners
65.7% SARC 2024-25
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. Source: CDE 2024-25.
English Learners
EL Students
470
LTEL Students
0
6+ years as EL
At-Risk of LTEL
124
4-5 years
Reclassified (RFEP)
42
English Learner status counts. LTEL = 6+ years as EL. At-Risk = 4-5 years. Source: CDE ELAS/LTEL 2024-25.
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Funding
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
Supplemental (SPSA)
$238K SPSA 2025-26
SPSA Per Pupil
$733 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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Staffing
Misassigned
15.6% SARC 2024-25
EL Misassigned
15.6% SARC 2024-25
District target: 100% by 2027
Teacher demographics highlights
| Hispanic staff | 29.2% |
| Staff under 35 | 41.7% |
#1 Math student growth (27.6%), #3 ELA growth. Youngest staff in district alongside Hoover (41.7% under 35). Smallest SPSA budget ($238K). Exited ATSI in 2024-25. 7% of students experiencing homelessness.
Teacher Diversity (CDE)
| Race/Ethnicity | Teachers | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 4 | 23.5% |
| White | 11 | 64.7% |
| Filipino | 2 | 11.8% |
| Total | 17 | 100% |
Certificated teacher race/ethnicity from CDE Census Day 2024-25.
Teacher Experience
Avg Years Experience
13.6
New Teachers (≤2 yr)
2 / 17
0 first-year
Pupil:Teacher
21:1
Pupil:Counselor
217.7:1
Teacher experience from CDE Census Day 2024-25. Inexperienced = 2 or fewer years total.
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Documents & Resources
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Annual state-mandated report on school conditions and student outcomes.
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Site-level plan for how supplemental funds are spent.
Bell Schedule
| 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 |
Lunch Menu
Parent Communication
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
Teacher: Melissa Lopez, Ian Milos
Staff: Jocelyne Arriaga, Jennifer C Torres
Parent / Community: Rick Soriano, Blanca Madrigal, Fabiola Kerfoot, Jade Martinez, Florence Ortiz
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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
Resolution 24 LLB Award(4283830.1).pdf ↗UPDATED 1.2 - Site Lease -RCSD - HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK clean 5.12.2025)(4400783.1).pdf ↗UPDATED 1.3 - Facilities Lease - RCSD HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK clean 05.12.2025)(4400785.1).pdf ↗1.4 - Facilities Lease Ex C - RCSD HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK rev 05.06.2025)(4397961.1).pdf ↗1.5 - Facilites Lease Ex D - RCSD HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK rev 05.06.2025)(4397930.1).pdf ↗UPDATED 1.6 - Facilities Lease Ex D-1 - RCSD HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK clean 05.12.2025)(4400781.1).pdf ↗1.7 - LLB Contract Documents - RCSD HVAC Upgrades Projects (DWK rev 05.06.2025)(4397886.1).pdf ↗
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 design services contract for HVAC upgrades.
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