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Taft Middle School

2901 Northwest 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,045 students in grades 5-8, Taft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Taft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Taft Middle School's student population of 1,045 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,045 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Taft Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1671 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Taft Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Taft Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Taft Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Taft Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Taft Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Taft Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Taft Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Taft Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Taft Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Middle School's ranking?
Taft Middle School is ranked #1671 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Taft Middle School often compared to?
Taft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
1,045 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taft Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Taft Middle School offer ?
Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taft Middle School part of?
Taft Middle School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Taft Middle School located?
Taft Middle School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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