Taft Middle School

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Taft Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

5200 E Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids Community School District

596 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
70%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

70%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

275:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.2%	Female 49.7%
White 68.3%	Black 12.8%
Two or more races 9%	Hispanic 6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.8%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/10/2020

One of the best schools in the area.

5.0 student

5/21/2008

5.0 parent

12/29/2007

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Thomas Jefferson High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

City View Community High School

9th to 10th
Public

Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids 52405

Taft Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Cedar Rapids, IA and is served by the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 596 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Taft Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thomas Jefferson High School, City View Community High School, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taft Middle School.

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