The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in Science. The lowest is 4% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Astec Charter Es
ASTEC Charter Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the ASTEC Charters district in Oklahoma City. It is a publicly funded charter school, meaning it operates with some autonomy from the traditional district structure while remaining tuition-free and open to all students in the area who apply. The school is located at 2600 General Pershing Boulevard, on the city's near west side. The district reports a new elementary campus, which suggests recent physical expansion.
The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, making up the vast majority of enrollment. White students, Black students, Asian students, and Native American students each represent very small shares. This composition is a central characteristic of the school; for families seeking a student body where most children share a Hispanic background, this environment will be familiar. The district is also adding a new middle and high school campus, scheduled to open in a future school year, which may matter to families who want a long-term pathway within the same charter system.
On the most recent state assessments, the school’s proficiency rates in math and English language arts were very low across the tested grades. In third, fourth, and fifth grade math, the share of students meeting the state’s proficiency benchmark was small. In English language arts, proficiency rates were similarly low in all three tested grades. In fifth grade science, the proficiency rate was also low. When compared with other districts in Oklahoma County, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile. A school’s state test results are one measure of academic performance, and these numbers indicate an environment where most students are not reaching the state’s proficiency standard. A parent considering this school may want to discuss with the school what academic supports are in place and how the school measures progress beyond the state test.
The housing market in the area is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks. Home values in the zip code have seen a recent decline, while rents have increased slightly. The typical home value sits well below the national median, and also below the state median, making this a generally lower-cost area. The median household income nationally is in the mid-eighties range for a recent year.
The district brief notes a change in the school’s authorizing sponsor, which may affect oversight. ASTEC’s website highlights the addition of new athletic facilities and the planned secondary campus as distinctive features. Beyond the charter identity and the demographic profile, the available data on this school is thin. Information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, English learner services, discipline, and staffing was not provided, so a reader cannot assess those aspects from this report. The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. For families who want a clear picture of school climate or specific program offerings beyond what is stated here, direct inquiry with the school would fill that gap.
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