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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| 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 |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William H Taft Middle School is Another Course To College (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Conservatory Lab Charter School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hyde Park Another Course To College Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 224 students
0.0 miles
612 Metropolitan Av
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8865 0.0 9-12 224 - Hyde Park Boston Community Leadership Academy Grades: 9-12 | 474 students
0.0 miles
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8937 0.0 9-12 474 - Brighton Brighton High School Grades: 9-12 | 682 students
0.0 miles
25 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873 0.0 9-12 682 - Dorchester Center Conservatory Lab Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 450 students
0.4 miles
2120 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 254-8904 0.4 PK-8 450 - Allston Horace Mann School For The Deaf Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
0.4 miles
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534 0.4 PK-12 84
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