William H Taft Middle School (Closed 2005)
William H Taft Middle School served 135 students in grades 8.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
41%
9%
White
12%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
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