Public middle schoolGrades 6–8McKinney ISD

Dowell Middle School

301 S E Rdg Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 302-6700

A
90 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (A 92).
995students
14.1students per teacher
94.6%attendance
2ndof 5 McKinney ISD middle schools
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BAAABARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Dowell Middle School has earned an A in 5 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 88

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dowell Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the McKinney ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level87%
Meets grade level69%
McKinney ISD middle schools: 62.9%
Masters grade level42%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

995students in 2024–25Down 5% from 1,046 the year before
14.1students per teacher71 full-time teachers
19.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,395average teacher base pay
22.4%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD middle schools: 33.4%
9.7%English learners
21.3%in gifted & talented
13.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 54.5%Hispanic 23.5%African American 10.2%Asian 6.4%Two or More Races 4.5%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Dowell Middle School.

OpenDave & Buster's McKinneyOpened Jul 2026 · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BLeonard Evans Jr Middle SchoolMcKinney ISD · 83 · 1.6 mi ADr. Jack Cockrill Middle SchoolMcKinney ISD · 92 · 2.0 mi –Ki Charter Collins SpringsKi Charter · 2.0 mi AImagine International Academy of North TexasImagine International Academy of North Texas · 95 · 2.3 mi AScoggins Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 92 · 3.1 mi BFounders Classical Academy of ProsperTexas College Preparatory Academies · 89 · 3.5 mi PExcellence AcademyPrivate · PK–10 · 0.4 mi PWonderland Montessori Academy of McKinneyPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi PGuidepost Montessori at EldoradoPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Dowell Middle School

What is Dowell Middle School’s TEA rating?

Dowell Middle School earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Dowell Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 301 S E Rdg Rd in McKinney.

How many students go to Dowell Middle School?

995 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 1,046 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Dowell Middle School compare with other McKinney ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 5 McKinney ISD middle schools. 40% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dowell Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.