Serving 1,091 students in grades 6-8, Robert Taft Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Robert Taft Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Taft Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Robert Taft Middle School?
1,091 students attend Robert Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Robert Taft Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Taft Middle School?
Robert Taft Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert Taft Middle School offer ?
Robert Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert Taft Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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