The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Science. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Dove Virtual Academy Middle School
Dove Virtual Academy Middle School is a full-time online public charter school serving grades six through eight. It is part of the Dove Virtual Academy charter network, which operates as a district in its own right. The school is administratively located in Edmond, a suburban city about fifteen miles north of downtown Oklahoma City, but as a virtual program its students learn from home and connect through online platforms. The school’s enrollment is modest for a middle school, and it draws students across the state rather than from a single attendance zone.
On state assessments from the most recent school year, the school’s results sit in a mixed position. Across math, English language arts, and science, the share of students scoring proficient or advanced falls roughly in the range of a quarter to more than a third. Math proficiency was lower in seventh and eighth grade than in sixth grade. English language arts results were a bit stronger, and eighth-grade science matched the ELA rate. When compared with the other school districts in Oklahoma County, Dove Virtual Academy Middle School places in the top quartile for overall proficiency. That is a solid standing, though it is worth noting that the county median for proficiency is quite low, so a top-quartile position does not mean a high rate in absolute terms. The state changed the cut scores for math and reading in recent years, which makes direct year-over-year trend comparisons unreliable. Participation in testing was complete.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest group, followed by a substantial share of Hispanic students, and smaller numbers of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian students, plus a small number of two or more races. Information about students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data we reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
The district in which this school sits, Dove Virtual Academy (Charter), has seen a sustained decline in per-student revenue and spending over four school years, with both figures falling well below the state median. That kind of funding trend can affect course offerings, technology, and student support in any school, especially a small virtual one that relies on digital infrastructure. At the same time, the charter network has expanded to offer an in-person school option alongside the virtual academy, meaning families within the network now have a choice between online and brick-and-mortar settings. That structural change is recent and could shift how the virtual school operates going forward.
Edmond itself is a well-resourced suburban community with a major university (University of Central Oklahoma), a historic downtown, extensive parks and recreation amenities, and a highly educated population. Housing values and rents in the area are above both the state and national medians, reflecting a competitive housing market. But because Dove Virtual Academy is a statewide virtual charter, families do not need to live in Edmond to enroll; the school’s location is simply its administrative address.
For a family considering this school, the core question is whether a fully virtual middle school experience fits a student’s learning style, self-discipline, and need for social connection. Academically, the school’s proficiency rates are above the median of Oklahoma County districts but still leave a majority of students below the proficient mark in each subject. That is not unusual for a virtual charter serving a broad population, but a parent should look into how the school identifies and supports students who are struggling. The funding decline in the district is a realistic concern that may show up in limited course options or slower response times for student services. The recent addition of an in-person option within the same charter network gives families an alternative if the virtual model does not work out, but it also suggests the network is adapting to changing demand. For a student who thrives with online instruction and a parent who is able to provide active oversight, Dove Virtual Academy Middle School offers a viable public charter option with a moderate academic record and a comparatively strong standing within a low-performing county.
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