Taft ISD is a community school district in South Texas in San Patricio County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 83.1% Hispanic and 82.3% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Town-Fringe
ESC Region
Corpus Christi
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,913
in 2025,
up
$10,595
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,386per year
+$10,457
since 2015
State413thof 1,081
Region16thof 40
Peers85thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,278per year
+$11,813
since 2015
State373rdof 1,182
Region12thof 44
Peers37thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,710per year
+$12,015
since 2015
State621stof 1,191
Region23rdof 46
Peers176thof 463
All teachers
$57,913per year
+$10,595
since 2015
State635thof 1,201
Region30thof 46
Peers172ndof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,386per year
State413thof 1,081
Region16thof 40
Peers85thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,278per year
State373rdof 1,182
Region12thof 44
Peers37thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,710per year
State621stof 1,191
Region23rdof 46
Peers176thof 463
All teachers
$57,913per year
State635thof 1,201
Region30thof 46
Peers172ndof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.