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William Howard Taft Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 330 students

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Posted March 17, 2008

My son is not a school lover by any means but this is the best he has ever done. I am very confident that he is getting great education here. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2007

Overall I have been very pleased with the faculty and facilities of Taft Elementary. All of my five children attended Taft, and I now have two grandchildren going there. It is certainly one of the very best schools in Boise.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

I have been so impressed with this school from the moment I entered their doors to check out this school. The atmosphere is not like that of a typical school but that of a loving home. The principal is obviously there for the students and it shows. My children were matched with teachers which most suited the children's needs. In working with the school as a volunteer, I found the teachers to be highly skilled, loving towards the children, and fun. The school has a wonderful support system. We were sad to have to leave the best school I've seen in years.
—Submitted by Linda-Marie Despain, a parent


Posted June 11, 2003

I have three children enrolled at Taft. I have never been more impressed with the quality of teachers than I am with the teachers at Taft. Your child will be very lucky if they attend here.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students71%
Female67%
Male75%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I71%
Special education50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African American70%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title I88%
Special education92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)64%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title I86%
Special education83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)60%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title I83%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)36%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I82%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students70%
Female74%
Male64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title I70%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)23%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I71%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title I77%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)39%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title I64%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students71%
Female86%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I71%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female76%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Title I68%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female93%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 81%
Black 12% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Hispanic 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3722 Anderson St
Boise, ID 83703
Phone: (208) 854-6180

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