620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Taft Middle School serves 343 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Top 1% in NM)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Taft Middle School's student population of 343 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Taft Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
16%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
19%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
80%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taft Middle School's ranking?

Taft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Taft Middle School?

343 students attend Taft Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Taft Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Middle School?

Taft Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

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 Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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