The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
374 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
25 teachers
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65%
82%
Black
(09-10)98%
20%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)2%
71%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
40%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
374 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Taft Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Taft Middle School offer ?
Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Taft Middle School part of?
Taft Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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