Summary:
The Dove Schools of Tulsa district in Oklahoma operates two elementary schools: Dove School of Discovery Tulsa and Dove Science Academy Tulsa. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in a relatively low-income area, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools.
While the two schools have some similarities, such as their high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, they also exhibit notable differences. Dove Science Academy Tulsa has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to Dove School of Discovery Tulsa, which has a higher percentage of White students. Academically, Dove Science Academy Tulsa has outperformed Dove School of Discovery Tulsa on state mathematics assessments, particularly in 5th, 7th, and 8th grades.
The Dove Schools of Tulsa district as a whole is ranked 187 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement in overall district performance. Additionally, the spending per student at Dove School of Discovery Tulsa ($7,819) is lower than the national average for public elementary schools, which was around $12,612 in the 2018-2019 school year.
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