Taft Middle

taft.sandiegounified.org/

410 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Taft Middle School, located in the Serra Mesa community of San Diego, serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student engagement, and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Taft offers a diverse curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective programs and extracurricular activities.

The school emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, striving to cultivate a safe and respectful campus culture. By leveraging the resources of the San Diego Unified School District, Taft Middle School integrates modern educational practices and technology to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to empower students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

410

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	171
Black	63
Asian	47
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
171 (41.7%)
White
63 (15.4%)
Black
63 (15.4%)
Two or More
60 (14.6%)
Asian
47 (11.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)935-2650
Website:	http://taft.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taft Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	146
Grade 7	136
Grade 8	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taft Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	47.8%
Male	214	52.2%

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