Taft Middle School serves 448 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
448 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Taft Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Marion City School District.
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