Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks 35 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dove Science Academy Middle School is a public charter middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 261 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last two school years and outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and science.

Dove Science Academy Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.76%) and African American (29.5%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's African American students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 4th out of 31 Oklahoma middle schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the performance of Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been more mixed, indicating a need to further support these subgroups. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 19.7 over the past three school years, suggests efficient resource allocation that may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Capitol Hill Middle School, Wheeler Middle School, and Independence Charter Middle School, Dove Science Academy Middle School stands out as a high-performing charter school in the Oklahoma City area, providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5537 NW Expressway
Warr Acres, OK 73132-3132

(405) 524-9762

District: Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,060

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.8%

African American:

29.5%

White:

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks better than 76.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dove Science Academy Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.8%), African American (29.5%), White (19.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Dove Science Academy Middle School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dove Science Academy Middle School is $10,060.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dove Science Academy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dove Science Academy Middle School 35^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Dove Science Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter) 93^rd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dove Science Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2019	74.98	37^th	228	83.8%
2021	38.93	249^th	407	38.8%
2022	62.87	38^th	171	77.8%
2023	67.10	35^th	149	76.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dove Science Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.53	150^th	278	46.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Dove Science Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.90	4^th	31	87.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dove Science Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.33	57^th	102	44.1%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, August 27, 2020

These people won't even let me change my profile picture, there's almost no funding for the art/music classes, and they aren't even really teaching you that many important things that you'll eventually use when you get older. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	22	27	7	184	2	0	1	243
2019	16	43	7	169	1	0	5	241
2020	27	58	10	197	3	0	6	301
2021	48	76	11	175	4	1	19	334
2022	42	76	5	106	1	1	15	246
2023	52	77	4	109	6	1	12	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	243	10.0	24.2	87.7
2019	241	12.7	18.9	85.9
2020	301	18.0	16.7	81.7
2021	334	16.8	19.7	82
2022	246	19.5	12.6	78
2023	261	19.0	13.7	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	243	10.0	24.2	87.7
2019	241	12.7	18.9	85.9
2020	301	18.0	16.7	81.7
2021	334	16.8	19.7	82
2022	246	19.5	12.6	78
2023	261	19.0	13.7	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dove Science Academy Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$95
2021	$8,083
2022	$10,599
2023	$10,060

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 35^th of 149 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	56	44	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	41	38	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	30	28	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	22	26	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	58	41	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	40	46	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	40	27	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	37	27	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	52	35	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	46	29	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Dove Science Academy Middle School)	45	53	8%
8th Grade Science (Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter))	53	47	6%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	261	8.3%
African American	43	77	79.1%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	169	109	35.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	16	52	225%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.9%	82.8%	3.1%

Schools Near Dove Science Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)				OSTP Mathematics (2023)				OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Dove Science Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5537 NW Expressway	Warr Acres	73132	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	261	19	13.7	82.8%	52 (19.9%)	77 (29.5%)	109 (41.8%)	4 (1.5%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	67.1	35^th of 149 public middle schools	76.5%		62.9	38^th of 171 public middle schools	77.8%	3			28.0	27.0		44.0	41.0	35.0		53.0	$10,060
Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	855	47	18.2	47.8%	296 (34.6%)	112 (13.1%)	246 (28.8%)	78 (9.1%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	102 (11.9%)	75.1	23^rd of 149 public middle schools	84.6%		79	18^th of 171 public middle schools	89.5%	5	59.0	47.0	38.0	43.0	52.0	42.0	41.0	23.0	68.0	59.0	$10,464
Moon Middle School	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellisoin	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9500	679	43	15.7	96.3%	50 (7.4%)	417 (61.4%)	120 (17.7%)	7 (1.0%)	15 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (10.0%)								(n/a)									6.0		$12,787
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School	Public	5-8	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	34	9	3.9	100.0%	7 (20.6%)	7 (20.6%)	14 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$34,788
Emerson Alternative Education (Ms)	Public	6-8	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 587-7900	98	19	5.0	71.4%	52 (53.1%)	12 (12.2%)	9 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	1 (1.0%)	18 (18.4%)								(n/a)											$3,352
Astec Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	393	19	20.1	94.9%	12 (3.1%)	5 (1.3%)	366 (93.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)						13.0					$12,313
Taft Middle School	Public	5-8	2901 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8000	1,045	78	13.4	97.7%	109 (10.4%)	93 (8.9%)	718 (68.7%)	40 (3.8%)	24 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	57 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$13,041
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	475	32	15.0	61.5%	173 (36.4%)	91 (19.2%)	143 (30.1%)	27 (5.7%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%		71.3	27^th of 171 public middle schools	84.2%	12	29.0	41.0	38.0	41.0					41.0	68.0	$12,802
Capitol Hill Middle School	Public	5-8	2717 S Robinson	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1800	669	46	14.4	99.3%	29 (4.3%)	15 (2.2%)	594 (88.8%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.0%)								(n/a)											$12,525
Wheeler Middle School	Public	5-8	501 Southeast 25th Street	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7000	538	39	13.7	100.0%	29 (5.4%)	27 (5.0%)	449 (83.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)								(n/a)											$13,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Science Academy Middle School

How many students attend Dove Science Academy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Dove Science Academy Middle School.

What district is Dove Science Academy Middle School in?

Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)

Is Dove Science Academy Middle School a good school?

Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks 35^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dove Science Academy Middle School?

Students at Dove Science Academy Middle School are 42% Hispanic, 30% African American, 20% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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