2008/2009 ANNUAL REPORT
                                               TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
                                                   (Updated 8/31/2009)

                                                     Established 1956

                                                                         Christine Mathews, Principal

Mission Statement

 A community and environment where students, parents, and staff are valued. The Taft Community provides guidance,  support, and
 opportunities for all members to reach their academic potential and to become contributing members of our American society.

NCA Target Area Goals


 All Taft Elementary students will improve their:

Taft’s Profile

Grades: K-6                             Student Count: 363                        Classroom Teachers: 13                                               Ancillary Teachers:  6
Support Staff: 24                   Honor Roll: 53%                             Parent Conferences: Fall - 68%; Spring 83%               Daily Average Attendance:  96%
 

TAFT- MEAP
Subject		 2007/2008
3rd Grade		 2007/2008
4th Grade		 2007/2008
5th Grade		 2007/2008
6th Grade		 2008/2009
3rd Grade		 2008/2009
4th Grade		 2008/2009
5th Grade		 2008/2009
6th Grade
Science N/A N/A 84 N/A N/A N/A 80 N/A
Math 89 80 63 85 93 91 80 68
Social Studies N/A N/A N/A 85 N/A N/A N/A 65
Writing 39 24 50 68 49 38 42 75
Reading 85 74 89 87 81 85 72 73
English/Lang. Arts 78 63 76 87 79 83 73 73
Met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)? YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Education YES! Report Card Grade A A A A A A A A

 

STATE - MEAP
Subject

 2007/2008
3rd Grade		 2007/2008
4th Grade		 2007/2008
5th Grade		 2007/2008
6th Grade		 2008/2009
3rd Grade		 2008/2009
4th Grade		 2008/2009
5th Grade		 2008/2009
6th Grade
Science N/A N/A 82 N/A N/A N/A 83 N/A
Math 90 86 74 73 91 88 77 80
Social Studies N/A N/A N/A 73 N/A N/A N/A 74
Writing 57  44 59  73 61 44 63 76
Reading 86  84 82 82 86 83 82 81
English/Lang. Arts 81 76 78 80 83 77 78 80