Astec Charter ES vs Taft MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astec Charter ES
Oklahoma City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Taft MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Astec Charter ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Taft MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 899 | #315 of 338 |
| National rank | #48622 of 50,301 | #14821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 579 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Astec Charter ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Taft MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.3).
- •Taft MS is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 579.
- •Astec Charter ES is a charter school while Taft MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Astec Charter ES better than Taft MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Astec Charter ES and Taft MS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astec Charter ES: 579. Taft MS: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astec Charter ES and Taft MS rank in Oklahoma?
Astec Charter ES is 816th of 899 and Taft MS is 315th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).