Serving 259 students in grades 7-8, Taft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taft Middle School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taft Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
259 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Taft Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Middle School offer ?
Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Middle School part of?
Taft Middle School is part of Lincoln County SD School District.
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