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Taft Middle School

Summary:

Taft Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln City, Oregon, serving 259 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Taft Middle School significantly underperforms compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.2% at the state level and 25.2% in the district. The performance gap is even more pronounced in mathematics, with only 11.1% of 7th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to 30.5% at the state level and 14.1% in the district. The school's performance in science for 8th-grade students is also low, with only 10.9% proficient or better, compared to 25.9% at the state level and 18.9% in the district.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs performing better than the school's overall performance. However, White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse, with rankings in the bottom quartile of Oregon middle schools. The school's performance for multi-racial students and homeless students is particularly concerning, with rankings in the bottom 10% of Oregon middle schools. Additionally, Taft Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to state averages, which may be contributing factors to the school's academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4040 High School Dr
       Lincoln City, OR  97367-1620

(541) 996-2115

District: Lincoln County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,080 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Two or more races:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taft Middle School ranks worse than 90.8% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Lincoln County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Taft Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (25.5%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taft Middle School is 15.6, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Lincoln County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Taft Middle School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taft Middle School is $10,080, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Lincoln County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taft Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taft Middle School 337th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Taft Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County School District 125th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taft Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.64 372nd 379 1.8%
2022 23.49 289th 367 21.3%
2023 19.49 322nd 380 15.3%
2024 14.62 337th 371 9.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.47 122nd 125 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.16 66th 143 53.8%
2023 38.21 83rd 150 44.7%
2024 19.58 146th 153 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.39 265th 282 6.0%
2022 23.54 287th 364 21.2%
2023 31.06 222nd 312 28.8%
2024 24.67 202nd 244 17.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.36 13th 14 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.98 275th 277 0.7%
2022 20.08 265th 310 14.5%
2023 25.30 251st 323 22.3%
2024 21.28 262nd 313 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.38 289th 291 0.7%
2022 30.46 209th 312 33.0%
2023 16.44 290th 318 8.8%
2024 12.21 306th 323 5.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.59 185th 191 3.1%
2022 38.95 112th 194 42.3%
2023 20.37 182nd 201 9.5%
2024 20.11 175th 196 10.7%
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Rank History for White students at Taft Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.05 340th 344 1.2%
2022 17.79 307th 355 13.5%
2023 19.23 314th 360 12.8%
2024 14.15 318th 349 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Taft Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 152 3 3 63 10 1 12 0 244
2018 161 3 2 67 8 1 19 0 261
2019 164 1 2 64 5 1 20 0 257
2020 190 0 2 65 9 0 24 0 290
2021 154 0 5 67 7 1 17 1 252
2022 163 0 4 60 8 2 22 0 259
2023 155 1 2 66 4 0 31 0 259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taft Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 244 10.5 23.2 61.9
2018 261 10.4 25.0 61.3
2019 257 11.4 22.4 61.5
2020 290 15.1 19.2 61.4
2021 252 11.8 21.2 n/a
2022 259 13.3 19.3 n/a
2023 259 16.6 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taft Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 244 10.5 23.2 61.9
2018 261 10.4 25.0 61.3
2019 257 11.4 22.4 61.5
2020 290 15.1 19.2 61.4
2021 252 11.8 21.2 n/a
2022 259 13.3 19.3 n/a
2023 259 16.6 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taft Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $6,467
2020 n/a n/a $6,532
2021 n/a n/a $7,828
2022 $1,320 (16.0%) $6,956 (84.1%) $8,275
2023 $1,199 (11.9%) $8,881 (88.1%) $10,080

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taft Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 372nd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 380 Middle schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Middle School)22.329.9
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)37.834.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Taft Middle School)15.316
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)2615.6
 10.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Middle School)21.631.6
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)37.831.8
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Taft Middle School)14.89.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)24.712.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Taft Middle School)13.416.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Lincoln County School District)28.618.1
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students257259
 0.8%
African American11
American Indian54
 20%
Asian22
Hispanic6466
 3.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White164155
 5.5%
Two or More Races2031
 55%

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Students at Taft Middle School are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Taft Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Oregon middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Taft Middle School.


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