Dowell Middle
Mckinney, TX · Mckinney ISD · Grades 6-8
177th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Dowell Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dowell Middle 177th 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 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Dowell Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 963 students tested
Dowell Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,046 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2015
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 52.8% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 25.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 11.0% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 5.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Dowell Middle
Typical home value $482K in zip 75070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dowell Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Leonard Evans Jr MiddleMckinney ISD · 1.6 mi away554th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 10Dr Jack Cockrill MiddleMckinney ISD · 2 mi away141st of 1,701
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 9Scoggins MiddleFrisco ISD · 3.1 mi away179th of 1,701
ELA 76% · Math 66% - 10Roach MiddleFrisco ISD · 3.4 mi away112th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 71% - 10Wortham IntFrisco ISD · 3.5 mi away168th of 1,701
ELA 76% · Math 67% - 9Faubion MiddleMckinney ISD · 3.7 mi away227th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 10Nelson MiddleFrisco ISD · 3.9 mi away7th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 93% - 8Scott Morgan Johnson MiddleMckinney ISD · 4.2 mi away376th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dowell Middle in?
Dowell Middle is part of the Mckinney ISD district in Mckinney, Texas.
Is Dowell Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dowell Middle 177th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dowell Middle?
White 53%, Hispanic 25%, Black 11%, Asian 5% (1,046 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dowell Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75070 is $482K 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.