TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL
TAFT MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 378 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, TAFT MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TAFT MIDDLE School, located in the Los Ranchos de Albuquerque area of New Mexico, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a diverse curriculum, TAFT MIDDLE aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
Beyond its core academic program, TAFT MIDDLE School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to participate in a variety of clubs, sports, and elective programs that cater to different interests and talents, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. With its focus on high standards and a commitment to student success, TAFT MIDDLE remains a vital part of the local educational landscape, striving to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact TAFT MIDDLE at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
(505) 880-3744
http://www.taftms.org/
TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 378 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 378
- Teachers:
- 30.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 378 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.1%
- White
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.