Taft Middle School

Lincoln County SD
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
259 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Taft Middle School, located in Lincoln City, Oregon, serves as a key educational institution within the Lincoln County School District. Situated on a campus shared near the local high school, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while encouraging active participation in the local Lincoln City community.

As part of the Lincoln County School District, Taft Middle School benefits from a broader network of educational resources aimed at student success and equity. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and utilizes the district’s integrated resources to provide academic support, extracurricular activities, and guidance services. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve their potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for future educational pursuits.
259
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (59.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (25.5 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (12.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: N/A
District: Lincoln County SD
Phone: (541)996-2115
Website: http://taft-high.lincoln.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 7 137
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio