DOWELL MIDDLE

995 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dowell Middle School, located in McKinney, Texas, is part of the McKinney Independent School District and serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. As a key part of the local community, Dowell Middle focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student clubs.

The school emphasizes a culture of community and character development, aiming to help students navigate their adolescent years through both educational and social-emotional growth. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Dowell Middle strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to discover their individual talents and interests. Through its focus on innovation and partnership with parents, the school remains a prominent institution within the McKinney area, consistently working to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

995

Total Students

70.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOWELL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	234
Black	101
Asian	64
Two or More	45
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
542 (54.5%)
Hispanic
234 (23.5%)
Black
101 (10.2%)
Asian
64 (6.4%)
Two or More
45 (4.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-6700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 329

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 361