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Dove Science Academy South Okc is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma Department of Education.
It serves 482 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 49 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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86%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Dove Science Academy South Okc
$39,208
raised using DonorsChoose
49
projects
funded
32
teachers
funded
30
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
10
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Dove Science Academy South Okc has received support from
25 individuals from Oklahoma and
5 individuals out-of-state.
