TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL
TAFT MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the OKLAHOMA CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 699 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, TAFT MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Taft Middle School, located at 2901 Northwest 23rd Street in Oklahoma City, serves as a key educational institution within the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. The school is situated in a central, historic area of the city, catering to a diverse student body and acting as an essential community hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional learning to prepare students for their future educational pathways.
Academically, Taft Middle School operates under the broader framework of the OKCPS mission to provide equitable, high-quality instruction. The school typically offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by various elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ interests. Families interested in specific programs, current school ratings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official [OKCPS website](http://www.okcps.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding campus news, athletic schedules, and district policies.
For more information, contact TAFT MS at (405) 587-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-3107
(405) 587-8000
http://www.okcps.org
TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 699 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OKLAHOMA CITY
- Total Students:
- 699
- Teachers:
- 46.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 699 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.4%
- Black or African American
- 18.3%
- White
- 15.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.