Serving 1,034 students in grades 5-8, Taft MiddleSchool 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taft MiddleSchool's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,034 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taft MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft MiddleSchool is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
73%
19%
Black
9%
8%
White
10%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft MiddleSchool's ranking?
Taft MiddleSchool is ranked #1645 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Taft MiddleSchool often compared to?
Taft MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield MiddleSchool 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 24% OK state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Taft MiddleSchool?
1,034 students attend Taft MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Taft MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft MiddleSchool?
Taft MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taft MiddleSchool offer ?
Taft MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taft MiddleSchool part of?
Taft MiddleSchool is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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