Dowell Middle School

Dowell Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
301 Ridge Rd,  McKinney, TX
McKinney Independent School District
3.0
1,067 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Holly Rogers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
554:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
53.9%
Hispanic
25.5%
Black
10.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
3.0 other
6/3/2025
If you are hoping for a school that is diverse, and good for your child if they are just somewhat over weight, don’t come to Dowell. I am a past student from Dowell and the students have never made me feel welcome or anything for be over weight, or black. If you are anything besides white, skinny, o...
3.0 student
10/15/2021
This school does absolutely nothing for bullying. They claim to have zero tolerance for bullying but they do nothing for kids who are LGBT that are getting bullied. I have been told to harm myself by another student and the school did nothing to resolve the issue. Many kids scream homophobic + racis...
1.0 parent
8/11/2021
In my case, I have had four kids in MISD. In the upper grades 8th and up, my experience has been less than optimal. Every year (100%) of the time, at least one (sometimes more) will not get their first choice elective. Every year this happens. Every year, I try and find someone to help me navigate....
4.0 parent
5/31/2021
Wonderful principle with heart. Good teachers s d staff. Exceptional orchestra teacher.

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Dowell Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in McKinney, TX and is served by the McKinney Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,067 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Dowell Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $683,658. Discover additional schools in the area, like McKinney Boyd High School, Emerson High School, McKinney Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what McKinney has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dowell Middle School.

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