Taft Middle
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades 6-8
743rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Taft Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft Middle 743rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Taft Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 407 students tested
Taft Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 375 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.2% | 38.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 17.9% | 18.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.0% | 15.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 18.1% | 14.4% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 15.6% | 12.5% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Taft Middle
Typical home value $973K in zip 92123 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Taft Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Farb MiddleSan Diego Unified · 2.2 mi away414th of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 5Montgomery MiddleSan Diego Unified · 2.5 mi away725th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 27% - 9Magnolia Science Academy San DiegoSan Diego Unified · 2.6 mi away · charter166th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 9De Portola MiddleSan Diego Unified · 2.9 mi away161st of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 61% - 9Lewis MiddleSan Diego Unified · 3 mi away250th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 56% - –High Tech Middle MesaSan Diego County Office of Education · 3 mi away · charter
- 6Innovation MiddleSan Diego Unified · 3.5 mi away589th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 28% - 2Wilson MiddleSan Diego Unified · 3.6 mi away1,045th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft Middle in?
Taft Middle is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Taft Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft Middle 743rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Taft Middle?
Hispanic 38%, White 19%, Two or more races 15%, Black 14% (375 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92123 is $973K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.