Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc

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Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc ranks 38 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC is a public charter middle school in Oklahoma City, serving 296 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dove Schools of OKC charter district, which is ranked 74 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 4-star rating.

Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC consistently outperforms the state and its charter district in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 56% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% for the Dove Schools of OKC district and 39% for the state. In mathematics, the school had 51% of 6th-grade students, 67% of 7th-grade students, and 36% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages. The school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 43% is also higher than the district (50%) and state (35%) averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9 in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 14.6 to 19.9 students per teacher.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC, ranging from 83.94% to 88.36% over the past three years, the school is able to achieve strong academic results. The school outperforms the nearby public schools, such as Highland West Junior High School, Central Junior High School, and West Junior High School, in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has also improved over the past two years, moving from 54th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools in 2022-2023 to 38th out of 189 in 2023-2024, indicating a positive trend in academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

7124 S I 35 Service Rd
OKlahoma City, OK 73149-3149

(405) 636-8250

District: Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,166

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.1%

African American:

10.5%

White:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc ranks better than 79.9% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.1%), African American (10.5%), White (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is $9,166.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc 38^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc in the ranking list.)

Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter) 49^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.92	54^th	149	63.8%
2024	68.52	38^th	189	79.9%

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

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	13	18	0	239	1	3	274
2023	18	35	0	228	2	9	292
2024	18	31	1	234	2	10	296

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 South Okc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	274	19.8	13.8	83.9
2023	292	16.5	17.6	88.4
2024	296	17.5	16.9	85.8

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 South Okc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	274	19.8	13.8	83.9
2023	292	16.5	17.6	88.4
2024	296	17.5	16.9	85.8

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 South Okc

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,132
2023	$9,166

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)				OSTP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 South Okc	Public, Charter	6-8	7124 S I 35 Service Rd	OKlahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 636-8250	296	18	16.9	85.8%	18 (6.1%)	31 (10.5%)	234 (79.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	68.5	38^th of 189 public middle schools	79.9%		56.9	54^th of 149 public middle schools	63.8%	16			56.0			51.0	67.0	36.0		43.0	$9,166
Santa Fe South Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 635-1053	726	50	14.6	94.4%	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	703 (96.8%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	46	97^th of 189 public middle schools	48.7%		24.9	114^th of 149 public middle schools	23.5%	17		50.0	45.0	44.0		43.0	40.0	38.0		37.0	$7,917
Webster Middle School	Public	5-8	6708 South Santa Fe Avenue	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3900	749	50	15.0	97.7%	84 (11.2%)	201 (26.8%)	369 (49.3%)	9 (1.2%)	26 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (7.7%)								(n/a)											$11,232
Southeast Middle School	Public	5-8	6700 South Hudson	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6750	641	44	14.6	95.3%	34 (5.3%)	18 (2.8%)	554 (86.4%)	14 (2.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	12.4	175^th of 189 public middle schools	7.4%					(n/a)	65.0	35.0			52.0	23.0	19.0		41.0		$11,281
Jefferson Middle School	Public	5-8	6800 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1300	941	52	18.1	98.7%	77 (8.2%)	130 (13.8%)	606 (64.4%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.0%)	20 (2.1%)	87 (9.2%)								(n/a)											$11,173
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	517	35	14.6	99.6%	37 (7.2%)	29 (5.6%)	421 (81.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)								(n/a)											$13,369
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	622	41	15.1	98.7%	33 (5.3%)	21 (3.4%)	538 (86.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.4%)								(n/a)											$12,525
West Junior High School	Public	7-8	9400 South Pennsylvania Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4620	614	39	15.9	74.4%	163 (26.5%)	73 (11.9%)	218 (35.5%)	34 (5.5%)	23 (3.7%)	5 (0.8%)	98 (16.0%)	8.7	182^nd of 189 public middle schools	3.7%		11.4	145^th of 149 public middle schools	2.7%	37				25.0			17.0	16.0		24.0	$9,025
Brink Junior High School	Public	7-8	11420 South Western Avenue	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4540	648	33	19.9	31.3%	305 (47.1%)	29 (4.5%)	103 (15.9%)	71 (11.0%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (19.0%)	95	6^th of 189 public middle schools	96.8%		95.2	4^th of 149 public middle schools	97.3%	2			68.0	72.0			76.0	66.0		60.0	$9,758
Highland West Junior High School	Public	7-8	901 North Santa Fe Avenue	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4600	520	31	16.8	77.1%	193 (37.1%)	52 (10.0%)	166 (31.9%)	10 (1.9%)	17 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	81 (15.6%)	11.4	177^th of 189 public middle schools	6.3%		20.5	126^th of 149 public middle schools	15.4%	51			34.0	28.0			17.0	10.0		31.0	$10,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc

Is Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc a good school?

Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc ranks 38^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc.

What district is Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc in?

Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)

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

Students at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc are 79% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

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