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Dove Science Academy Tulsa is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (60.53% in 2022-2023). The school is part of the Tulsa school district, which is ranked 187 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Dove Science Academy Tulsa has shown stronger academic performance compared to the overall Tulsa district and the state of Oklahoma in several subject areas, particularly in mathematics. In 2022-2023, the school had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in 5th grade Math (41% vs. 36% and 27%), 7th grade Math (48% vs. 42% and 24%), and 8th grade Math (30% vs. 28% and 15%). The school also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 87.5% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 79.44% to 94.97% free/reduced lunch recipients. Despite these strengths, Dove Science Academy Tulsa has struggled with its overall statewide ranking, ranking 236 out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2022-2023 with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The diverse student population at Dove Science Academy Tulsa, with a majority Hispanic and significant African American enrollment, provides an opportunity for the school to foster an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. However, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students highlights the need for the school to address the unique challenges faced by this population, such as providing additional academic and social-emotional support. While Dove Science Academy Tulsa outperforms the nearby public schools, such as MacArthur Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School, and Peary Elementary School, in certain academic areas, the surrounding schools also serve high-need populations with similar socioeconomic challenges, suggesting a need for a more comprehensive, collaborative approach to supporting student success in the local community.
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