Serving 1,056 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 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taft Middle School's student population of 1,056 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,056 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
69%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,056 students attend Taft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taft Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taft Middle School offer ?
Taft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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