Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks 36 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dove Science Academy Middle School is a public charter middle school located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 302 students. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Dove Science Academy Middle School consistently ranks among the top 40 middle schools in Oklahoma, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 61% of 8th-grade students at Dove Science Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% for the Dove Schools of OKC district and 40% for the state of Oklahoma. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic performance for African American and Hispanic students is notably strong.

Dove Science Academy Middle School outperforms the nearby public schools in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For instance, in 2023-2024, 61% of 8th-grade students at Dove Science Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 25% at the nearby Western Oaks Middle School. This consistent high performance is noteworthy, as many of the nearby public schools have struggled to maintain consistent academic achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5537 NW Expressway
Warr Acres, OK 73132-3132

(405) 524-9762

District: Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,060

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 302

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.4%

African American:

23.2%

White:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dove Science Academy Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.4%), African American (23.2%), White (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% 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 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Dove Science Academy Middle School employs 20.2 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 36^th of 189 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) 49^th of 144 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%
2024	69.38	36^th	189	81.0%

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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%

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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
2024	66	70	5	137	4	0	20	302

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
2024	302	20.2	14.9	78.5

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
2024	302	20.2	14.9	78.5

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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 (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 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	302	20	14.9	78.5%	66 (21.9%)	70 (23.2%)	137 (45.4%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	69.4	36^th of 189 public middle schools	81.0%		67.1	35^th of 149 public middle schools	76.5%	1		51.0	45.0	61.0		53.0	47.0	57.0	55.0	$10,060
Hefner Middle School	Public	6-8	8400 North MacArthur Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-2411	891	65	13.6	69.6%	220 (24.7%)	304 (34.1%)	129 (14.5%)	56 (6.3%)	17 (1.9%)	9 (1.0%)	156 (17.5%)	22.8	148^th of 189 public middle schools	21.7%		21.8	119^th of 149 public middle schools	20.1%	29		37.0	37.0	31.0		24.0	26.0	26.0	43.0	$9,884
Independence Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3232 NW 65th Street	Oklahoma City	73116	Oklahoma County	Harding Independence (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 767-3003	389	24	16.2	76.1%	82 (21.1%)	134 (34.4%)	115 (29.6%)	16 (4.1%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.3%)	15.5	164^th of 189 public middle schools	13.2%					(n/a)			29.0			30.0	18.0	19.0	32.0	$8,077
James L. Capps Middle School	Public	6-8	4020 North Grove Avenue	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3660	943	65	14.4	88.5%	196 (20.8%)	191 (20.3%)	407 (43.2%)	43 (4.6%)	16 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	87 (9.2%)	3.5	188^th of 189 public middle schools	0.5%		12.8	140^th of 149 public middle schools	6.0%	48		17.0				15.0	7.0	7.0	20.0	$11,101
Bethany Middle School	Public	6-8	4312 N Mueller	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3240	367	24	15.1	36.8%	223 (60.8%)	14 (3.8%)	65 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (14.7%)	92.1	7^th of 189 public middle schools	96.3%		91	7^th of 149 public middle schools	95.3%			67.0	69.0	71.0		52.0	72.0	66.0	72.0	$8,624
Cooper Middle School	Public	6-8	8001 River Bend Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 720-9887	551	41	13.4	85.7%	106 (19.2%)	229 (41.6%)	97 (17.6%)	35 (6.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	76 (13.8%)	10.1	178^th of 189 public middle schools	5.8%		11.7	144^th of 149 public middle schools	3.4%	34						24.0	19.0	11.0		$10,552
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	472	30	15.7	61.7%	159 (33.7%)	89 (18.9%)	137 (29.0%)	29 (6.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.0%)	67.4	41^st of 189 public middle schools	78.3%		84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%	26	62.0	51.0	74.0	65.0	33.0	34.0	47.0	36.0	63.0	$12,802
Western Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	7200 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4434	642	45	14.4	87.1%	164 (25.5%)	97 (15.1%)	319 (49.7%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.9%)	14.3	166^th of 189 public middle schools	12.2%		17.6	132^nd of 149 public middle schools	11.4%	34				25.0		26.0	21.0	24.0	28.0	$11,077
John Marshall Middle School	Public	5-8	12201 North Portland Avenue	Oklahoma City	73120	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7200	672	47	14.2	92.7%	80 (11.9%)	361 (53.7%)	152 (22.6%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	62 (9.2%)								(n/a)										$13,997
Mayfield Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 North Purdue Avenue	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-8693	802	54	14.8	75.4%	68 (8.5%)	93 (11.6%)	562 (70.1%)	12 (1.5%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.6%)								(n/a)							17.0			$9,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Science Academy Middle School

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Is Dove Science Academy Middle School a good school?

Dove Science Academy Middle School ranks 36^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dove Science Academy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Dove Science Academy Middle School.

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

Students at Dove Science Academy Middle School are 45% Hispanic, 23% African American, 22% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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