- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 400079902936 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
310 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dove Science Academy South Okc (521 students)
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy South Okc
521 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Es
519 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Hs
389 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Ms
313 students
- This school
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
310 students
What this shows Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc compares
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Dove Schools of Okc reports $8,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.