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Taft Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 521 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 4, 2011

my daughter has attended Taft for 2 years now, this year has been very trying. The Principle and Vice Principle have NO time to speak to concerned parents until you actually report them. I have had trouble with a teacher at this school talking about their lives during class time and sending hours of homework home, I do not know what they are teaching their students if they come home with 5 hrs. of home work after a full days work in school. I would not recommend this school to parents that care about their students future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2011

great school very organized and caring.everyone seems to speak well of the school.my nephews attended the school and did very well academically they improved in math and reading.it shows that the teachers really care about the students at taft middle
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2009

I am a former student of Taft Middle School, Class of 2010, and honestly, this school was very poor at teaching me the core academics that I needed for high school. I always sat right in front of the teachers and did my work, however, that was not good enough for me to pass any of my classes. In addition, my parents never received any letters of me failing my classes. Even when I had failed all but one of my classes (Band I always passed) they still moved up the next grade, even when I was not self-confident in my work at all. I am sorry that I had to come to this extent, but I figured that I did not want another child at that school to fall in the wrong steps as me.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 19, 2007

My son is in 6th grade this year and has done so well. His teachers have been so great and we are really happy with the progress he has made. Great job teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2007

I will have to agree that taft get's five stars from me. my daughter has done very will. and love it. I want to thank all the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2007

This is a really good school! There is so much fun happening at this school!! Go Taft!!! Trojans!!!!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

183 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

166 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited47%

Reading

All Students46%
Female50%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students45%
Female41%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities20%
English Language Learner Current20%
English Language Learner Exited48%

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities36%
English Language Learner Current33%
English Language Learner Exited60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students43%
Female42%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current14%
English Language Learner Exited64%

Reading

All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities26%
English Language Learner Current36%
English Language Learner Exited73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 78% 56%
White 17% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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620 Schulte Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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