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#603 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 49% in state
Taft Middle School
Middle School · Lincoln County Sd · Lincoln City, OR
A Lincoln County Sd middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4040 High School Dr, Lincoln City, OR 97367
- Math 17% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taft Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
Based on 12 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Taft Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,845
Median home value
$388,800
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lincoln County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Newport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Siletz Valley SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
| Toledo Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County Sd
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft Middle School is listed in Lincoln County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft Middle School
Taft Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln City, OR, part of Lincoln County Sd, serving approximately 259 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft Middle School
What grades does Taft Middle School serve?
Taft Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft Middle School rank in OR?
Taft Middle School ranks #603 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Taft Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Taft Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taft Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Taft Middle School a charter school?
No, Taft Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft Middle School a Title I school?
No, Taft Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (541) 996-2115
- Area population (ZIP 97367)
- 11,280
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97367; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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