The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Science. The lowest is 23% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC is a charter school serving grades six through eight, located on the south side of Oklahoma City near the I-35 corridor. As a public charter, it is tuition-free and open to any student in the district, and its enrollment of middle school students makes it a relatively small school for its grade band. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller representation of Black, white, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students with disabilities or English learners, was not available from the reporting source.
Academically, the school’s performance on Oklahoma’s state assessments presents a mixed picture that varies by subject and grade level. In mathematics, results shift noticeably across the three grades. Sixth-grade proficiency was below half of test-takers, seventh grade reached a majority, and eighth grade fell back below that level. In English language arts, proficiency rates were lower across all grades, with a modest share of students meeting the standard. Science, assessed only in eighth grade, showed a stronger outcome, with a majority of students scoring proficient. Because Oklahoma changed its scoring standards for math and English language arts in recent years, direct comparison to earlier years is not possible. Still, the school’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Oklahoma County. That means, relative to its county peers, Dove Science Academy Middle School South performs better than most, even though raw proficiency rates in some subjects are below the majority level. This position may reflect the charter’s focus on science and math or the composition of its student population.
The school is part of the Dove Schools of OKC charter network. The district’s recent publicly reported activity did not include major changes like boundary adjustments, program launches, or budget shifts, so the trajectory appears stable in the near term. For parents considering this school, the lack of information on special education services, discipline rates, and economic disadvantage is a gap worth exploring directly with the school.
The community context is defined by Oklahoma City’s enormous geographic footprint and auto-oriented development pattern. The city’s downtown core offers walkable districts like Bricktown and cultural anchors such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial, but the school’s southside location is in a more car-dependent area typical of the city’s sprawl. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are below both the state and national medians, and rents are modest, reflecting a relatively affordable market. Major local employers include Tinker Air Force Base, the FAA’s aeronautical center, and energy-sector companies, and the city’s economy has been growing, supported by the MAPS public investment program.
This school may fit families seeking a small middle school with a charter’s instructional focus and a student body that is predominantly Hispanic. The academic results are strongest in science and vary in math and reading, so parents with a child who needs support in English language arts should inquire about interventions. The top-quartile county standing is a positive signal, but the grade-level variability means a single snapshot may not capture a given student’s experience. The school’s location on the city’s south side and the scattered geography of Oklahoma City mean that transportation to and from the school is likely a practical consideration for families who do not live nearby.
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