Mcdowell Middle
Hondo, TX · Hondo ISD · Grades 6-8
1,155th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Mcdowell Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mcdowell Middle 1,155th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 32% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Mcdowell Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 389 students tested
Mcdowell Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 394 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.3% | 70.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 27.7% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Mcdowell Middle
Typical home value $266K in zip 78861 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Mcdowell Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Medina Valley MiddleMedina Valley ISD · 18.5 mi away675th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 45% - 5Devine MiddleDevine ISD · 19.2 mi away919th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 1Natalia J HNatalia ISD · 20.5 mi away1,559th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 15% - 7Medina Valley Loma Alta MiddleMedina Valley ISD · 20.9 mi away598th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 44% - 2Lytle J HLytle ISD · 21.7 mi away1,500th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 22% - 7Bernal MiddleNorthside ISD · 23.3 mi away535th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 6Straus MiddleNorthside ISD · 25.4 mi away739th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 4Luna MiddleNorthside ISD · 25.5 mi away1,180th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mcdowell Middle in?
Mcdowell Middle is part of the Hondo ISD district in Hondo, Texas.
Is Mcdowell Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mcdowell Middle 1,155th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mcdowell Middle?
Hispanic 71%, White 28%, Two or more races 1% (394 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mcdowell Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78861 is $266K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.