Buchanan 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.
Buchanan ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
Taft MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Buchanan ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Taft MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 899 | #315 of 338 |
| National rank | #49048 of 50,301 | #14821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 460 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.4).
- •Taft MS does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Buchanan ES does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Buchanan ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Taft MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Taft MS is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 460.
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 Buchanan ES better than Taft MS?
On the Success Index (US), Taft MS ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.4 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 Buchanan 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?
Buchanan ES: 460. Taft MS: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan ES and Taft MS rank in Oklahoma?
Buchanan ES is 835th of 899 and Taft MS is 315th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).