This school is a very good school. Most of the teachers are very nice and helpful. I think most of the science teachers aren't very helpful. Also, some of the polices are a little outrages. One, we have to where student-ID tags around your neck everyday. I think this is very unnecisary. Another bad policy
... Read more is that you can't have water bottles during any time of the day. This is a bad policy and I wonder why all these bad disease are going around. These are the only bad things at the school. Some highlights are the Music classes, exspecially the Symphonic Band, and Orchestra. Others include, the athletics and the student size, very small. Overall this a very good school. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/10/09
im currently in the 7th grade and i luv most of the teachers some are just hard but i beleive they have to challenge you for us to be successful and reAch our goals and i luv 7th grade so far!!!!
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Posted by a student on 08/27/08
I am a student at Clayton Downing Middle School, currently in the 7th grade. The teachers stick to the curriculum, and make sure we know what to do one exams. We have many extra curricular activities, too, such as sports with great coaches. The PTA and such are awesome and involved. The only thing I
... Read more don't like is those big projects for homework! However, overall it is an outstanding and encouraging academic middle school, which will prepare students for high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/30/08
My family has been very pleased with Downing Middle School. Ms. Lingren provides excellent leadership and is well respected by the faculty and students. The school has an excellent band program under the leadership of band director Smith. The school has some well qualified teachers that are very caring
... Read more and take the extra time that some students need. Parental involvement is excellent. The PTA works hard to support the needs of the students, faculty and community as a whole. I would highly recomment this school to anyone moving to the Flower Mound area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/07
Principal Lingren has been responsive and helpful on all occasions. Our first year was tough, but the education has been outstanding.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/07
I'm sure some teachers are okay. Glad we are no longer in this school. Very disappointed. Next child will be privately schooled for middle school if current principal is still at this school
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Flower Mound schools — Downing Middle School is located at 5555 Bridlewood Blvd, Flower Mound TX 75028. 5555 Bridlewood Blvd is in the 75028 ZIP code in Flower Mound, TX The school district for Downing Middle School is the Lewisville Independent School District. Downing Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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