School Overview
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.
1,045
Total Students
77.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT MS
Demographic Student Count
White109
Hispanic718
Black93
Asian40
Two or More57
American Indian24
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    718 (68.7 %)
  • White
    109 (10.4 %)
  • Black
    93 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    40 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    24 (2.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OKLAHOMA CITY
Phone: (405)587-8000
Website: http://www.okcps.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 277
Grade 6 246
Grade 7 246
Grade 8 276

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TAFT MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 5277
Grade 6246
Grade 7246
Grade 8276
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TAFT MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46844.8%
Male57755.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)