There's a great education, which should be recognized. Most of the time, I believe that a majority of the problems spawn from the students, though certainly not all, who are poorly behaved. That simply means that the faculty must find better methods of handling these problematic students, instead of
... Read more slapping the generic label of troublemaker or rebel on them. The principals seem to be up in space when it comes to dealing with children who are bullied, and do not seem to have a clue as to how major the issue of bullying is. The teachers can be lax, and in some classrooms for required classes, I've seen kids just do nothing all day; the teacher stands helplessly in the front, not saying a word. Therefore, I return to say that the school has a major issue with the kids, who handles them and how they are handled. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/27/09
This an OK school, but needs some serious reformation. The restrooms are horrible, and discipline is revolting. Many of the students, who would do very well in preAP, are instead in academic classes and pick on everyone else. The actual education is excellent, but the rules must be enforced much more.
... Read more There are fights in the hallway half the time I walk through them! While the teachers and education are good, the hygeine and enforcement are in need of much reformation. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/01/09
Really concerned with lack of leadership, discipline. Teacher's are not consistent with their learning plans. Principal and counselors seem to lack involvement or acknowledegement
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/08
This is, in my opinion, a school in need of a dire recreation. The halls and bathrooms are disgusting, punishment is given much too often, and sometimes you may get punished for something you didn't do or or something very minor. Some of the staff are rude (I won't name names.), and there it seems the
... Read more staff is doing nothing against this school's problems. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/22/08
This school is very good! It has alot of security so I feel safe about my child going there! The peprallys are great and it has been a delight being in the Dowell family!
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/07
There is a serious lack of discipline which causes a major concern for the safety of our children. Students are not often held accountable for their actions by both the school administration or their parents. My child has been lucky to have caring teachers and has excelled academically. If we
... Read more are all wondering why Dowell's accountability ratings have dropped. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/07
i love my school i never want to leve it i mean like thares a copple of mean techs but i dont care i love them enyways! i meanly like mrs. harris the math tech i love her!!! my mom and dad like the school to and i tink it should have more then 5 stars..... every one is nice and cool! and if you dont
... Read more get something rite they dont yell at you! and they know almost every thing that we are doning enry minnet ane every secned! well ya by by! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/20/07
Most kids and teachers care and want to excel. The principal seems lax or oblivious to the value of discipline and hard work.My child took all Pre-AP classes and made an A in everything, played sports and has lots of friends.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
Dowell was once one of the top middle schools in the area, however since the current principal has taken the reins, the school has become a haven for behavior problems. DMS has had a very high teacher turnover rate since she has been principal which has resulted in many of the top teachers and teacher
... Read more leaders being replaced by less experienced teachers. I have had the opportunity to watch this school from the best of days (when Danny Bryan and Gavan Goodrich led the campus) to being only a shadow of itself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/07
My son attends Dowell and I have to say I am not impressed. The Principal is the only person in administration that listens. One of the Assistant Principals has a habit of talking down to both the students and parents. Safety is not a valid concern for some of the teachers and most of the office staff.
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Mckinney schools — Ruth Dowell Middle School is located at 301 S East Ridge, Mckinney TX 75070. 301 S East Ridge is in the 75070 ZIP code in Mckinney, TX The school district for Ruth Dowell Middle School is the Mckinney Independent School District. Ruth Dowell Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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