STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE

5555 BRIDLEWOOD BLVD
FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028

531 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clayton Downing Middle School is a public school located in Flower Mound, Texas, serving students within the highly-regarded Lewisville Independent School District (LISD). Situated in the Bridlewood community, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside a variety of elective opportunities, such as fine arts, athletics, and technology programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Flower Mound community, benefiting from the active involvement of parents and local residents. Downing Middle School is frequently recognized for its commitment to student growth, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking and social responsibility. With a reputation for maintaining high standards in both classroom performance and extracurricular engagement, it remains a central institution for families living in the surrounding area.

531

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	75
Black	12
Asian	70
Two or More	30
American Indian	4

White
340 (64.0%)
Hispanic
75 (14.1%)
Asian
70 (13.2%)
Two or More
30 (5.6%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEWISVILLE ISD
Phone:	(469)713-5962
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 165

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	165
Grade 7	186
Grade 8	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	42.4%
Male	306	57.6%

Middle School 5th - 6th