Serving 259 students in grades 7-8, Taft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taft Middle School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taft Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
58%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Middle School's ranking?
Taft Middle School is ranked #907 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
259 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Taft Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Middle School offer ?
Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Middle School part of?
Taft Middle School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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