Astec Charter MS vs Taft MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astec Charter MS
Oklahoma City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Taft MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Astec Charter MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Taft MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 338 | #315 of 338 |
| National rank | #14943 of 15,369 | #14821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 413 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.6).
- •Astec Charter MS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Astec Charter MS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Astec Charter MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.8%).
- •Taft MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.7).
- •Taft MS is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 413.
- •Astec Charter MS 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 MS better than Taft MS?
On the Success Index (US), Taft MS ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Astec Charter MS and Taft MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astec Charter MS: 413. Taft MS: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astec Charter MS and Taft MS rank in Oklahoma?
Astec Charter MS is 322nd of 338 and Taft MS is 315th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).