The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Science. The lowest is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Astec Charter Ms
ASTEC Charter Middle School serves grades six through eight in Oklahoma City, part of the ASTEC Charters district. It is a public charter school, tuition-free and open to students across the district’s attendance area. The school is positioned as a STEAM-focused option, though specific program details for the middle school level were not provided in the available record.
On state assessments, proficiency rates are low across the board. In mathematics, the share of students scoring proficient or above in each grade was well under ten percent. In English language arts, proficiency rates were similarly modest, ranging from roughly one in ten students in sixth and seventh grade to slightly more than one in ten in eighth grade. Eighth-grade science showed a higher rate, with about a third of students reaching proficiency. Compared with other districts in Oklahoma County, ASTEC Charter Middle School’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile, a gap a parent may want to discuss with the school for a clearer picture of academic support and intervention strategies.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the surrounding neighborhood. Most students come from that background, with small numbers of white, Black, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. The school’s total enrollment is modest for a middle school, with a reasonably even distribution across the three grade levels. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were not reported, so it is not possible to describe the school’s economic or special-population profile from the available record. Families should expect to ask the school directly about these supports, as they are central to understanding the full student experience.
The district that operates the school, ASTEC Charters, is in a period of visible expansion. A new middle and high school campus is scheduled to open in the fall of the upcoming school year, and a new elementary campus has already been added. New athletic facilities, including a regulation soccer field and futsal and volleyball courts, have been built, broadening extracurricular options. The district’s authorizing sponsor appears to have shifted from Oklahoma State University to Oklahoma City Community College, a change that may influence oversight and partnerships. These developments signal that the district is investing in capacity and facilities, which could affect the middle school as it moves to a new campus.
Oklahoma City itself is a large, sprawling state capital with a mixed economy rooted in energy, aviation, and government. The school is located in the central part of the city, at an address near major east-west and north-south arterials. Much of the metro area is car-dependent, and the school’s site reflects that broader pattern. The city has seen sustained population growth, financed in part by the MAPS sales-tax program, which has funded downtown parks, a streetcar, and other infrastructure. The large geographic footprint means that where a family lives relative to the school can greatly affect commute times, something to consider when choosing this school.
Overall, ASTEC Charter Middle School offers a STEAM-oriented charter option in an expanding district, but its academic proficiency is well below the county median across tested subjects. The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, and the school serves a modest enrollment. The district’s facility growth may bring changes to the middle school campus in the near term. Missing data on economic need and special programs means a parent should seek that information from the school directly to get a complete picture of student support.
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