Taft Middle School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Taft Middle School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a public institution serving students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and rigorous learning. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities and academic programs, Taft aims to prepare its middle school population for the transition to high school while helping them develop the critical thinking and social skills necessary for future success.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging strong communication between students, staff, families, and the wider Cedar Rapids community. As part of the larger district framework, Taft Middle School focuses on meeting state educational standards while addressing the individual social-emotional needs of its students. With its central location on E Ave NW, the school serves as a key hub for local families, striving to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience for all learners.

578

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	38
Black	74
Asian	16
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
395 (68.5 %)
Black
74 (12.8 %)
Two or More
52 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.6 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2243
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 181

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 188