Dove Science Academy ES vs Hefner MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dove Science Academy ES
Warr Acres · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
Hefner MS
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Dove Science Academy ES Warr Acres, Oklahoma | Hefner MS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 899 | #89 of 338 |
| National rank | #27377 of 50,301 | #9989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Warr Acres | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dove Science Academy ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 39.2).
- •Dove Science Academy ES does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dove Science Academy ES does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Hefner MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 69.6%).
- •Hefner MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.5).
- •Hefner MS is the larger school with 869 students compared with 519.
- •Dove Science Academy ES is a charter school while Hefner MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dove Science Academy ES better than Hefner MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dove Science Academy ES ranks higher (46.7 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dove Science Academy ES and Hefner MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Warr Acres and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dove Science Academy ES: 519. Hefner MS: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dove Science Academy ES and Hefner MS rank in Oklahoma?
Dove Science Academy ES is 216th of 899 and Hefner MS is 89th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).