Summary:
The city of Warr Acres, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Putnam City and Dove Schools of OKC (Charter) districts. The standout schools in the area appear to be the Dove Science Academy Elementary School and Dove Science Academy Middle School, which consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized test scores.
The Dove Science Academy schools have a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the traditional public schools in the area, James L. Capps Middle School and Central Elementary School. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dove Science Academy Elementary School had 71% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Dove Schools of OKC (Charter) district average of 62% and the Oklahoma state average of 51%.
Despite having lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios, the Dove Science Academy schools are able to achieve better academic outcomes for their students compared to the traditional public schools in the Warr Acres area. This suggests that the Dove Science Academy schools, as public charter schools, are providing a high-quality education to their students. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the area, which are part of the Putnam City district, have lower test scores, higher free and reduced lunch rates, and higher spending per student.
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