Enrollment
310
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
Federal NCES profile for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400079902936Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oklahoma schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 310
- students enrolled
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc has class sizes larger than 85% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dove Schools of Okc · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400079902936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is a mid-sized charter middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dove Schools of Okc spends $8,953 per pupil, 29% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 310 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oklahoma City's middle schools, it stands alongside Hefner Ms (869 students): Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 13.8:1).
Dove Schools of Okc also operates Dove Science Academy South Okc (521 students) and Dove Science Academy Es (519 students) alongside Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc compares
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
African American 11.9%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Okc, which includes Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc.
$8,953
Per student
-29%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 79.4%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Science Academy South Okc | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hefner Ms
Standard public school
869 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
How many students attend Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is 19.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
The largest demographic group at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc a good school?
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dove Schools of Okc?
Besides Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc, Dove Schools of Okc also operates Dove Science Academy South Okc (521 students), Dove Science Academy Es (519 students), and Dove Science Academy Hs (389 students). See the Dove Schools of Okc district page for the complete list.
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