TAFT MIDDLE

taft.aps.edu

292 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

292

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	246
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	8

Hispanic
246 (84.2 %)
White
23 (7.9 %)
American Indian
8 (2.7 %)
Black
7 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)344-4389
Website:	http://taft.aps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 91

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TAFT MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	91
Grade 7	98
Grade 8	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TAFT MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	49%
Male	149	51%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)