Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dove Science Academy South Okc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dove Science Academy South Okc's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dove Science Academy South Okc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dove Science Academy South Okc is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
80%
20%
Black
10%
8%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dove Science Academy South Okc's ranking?
Dove Science Academy South Okc is ranked #966 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dove Science Academy South Okc?
454 students attend Dove Science Academy South Okc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dove Science Academy South Okc students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dove Science Academy South Okc?
Dove Science Academy South Okc has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dove Science Academy South Okc offer ?
Dove Science Academy South Okc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dove Science Academy South Okc part of?
Dove Science Academy South Okc is part of Dove Schools Of Okc School District.
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