DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY MS

www.dsamsokc.org/

Charter School 261 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dove Science Academy Middle School, located at 919 NW 23rd St in Oklahoma City, is a public charter school that operates as part of the broader Dove Schools network in Oklahoma. The institution is known for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. By fostering a college-preparatory culture, the school aims to prepare middle school students for the challenges of higher education through a structured and focused learning experience.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a supportive, safe, and disciplined school environment. The administration and faculty often emphasize small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve proficiency and develop critical thinking skills. As part of a mission-driven charter network, Dove Science Academy MS serves as an option for families in the Oklahoma City area looking for specialized STEM instruction and a community-oriented approach to public education.

261

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	109
Black	77
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
109 (41.8 %)
Black
77 (29.5 %)
White
52 (19.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.6 %)
American Indian
6 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DOVE SCHOOLS OF OKC
Phone:	(405)524-9762
Website:	http://www.dsamsokc.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 78