Dowell Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Students: 1076
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 554:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
301 S E RDG RD
McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6700
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
5/10
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Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness8/10
Community Reviews
The chedder popcorn make me throw up 3 times in one night also im on the 405 plan and the one person who actually did what they were supposed to was a sub teacher i hate my life
Posted by a student on 11/20/2025If 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
Posted by a community member on 6/3/2025This 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
Posted by a student on 10/15/2021In 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.
Posted by a parent on 8/10/2021Wonderful principle with heart. Good teachers s d staff. Exceptional orchestra teacher.
Posted by a parent on 5/31/2021Nearby Schools
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McKinney schools - Dowell Middle School is located at 301 S E RDG RD, McKinney TX 75070. Dowell Middle School is in the Mckinney Independent School District. Dowell Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.
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