DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL
DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 613 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, located at 1208 Wishing Well Way in Tampa, Florida, is a dedicated magnet institution operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programs that go beyond the standard curriculum, often focusing on specific themes such as environmental science or technology to engage students through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The school serves as a hub for students in the Tampa area looking for a focused educational environment that fosters both intellectual growth and community involvement.
The school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere, aiming to prepare its middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By leveraging its status within the Hillsborough County school system, Dowdell provides students with access to diverse resources, extracurricular activities, and modern instructional strategies. Families interested in specific magnet pathways or enrollment information can find further details through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.
For more information, contact DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL at (813) 744-8322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAMPA, FL 33619-4748
(813) 744-8322
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/
DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TAMPA, FL with about 613 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HILLSBOROUGH
- Total Students:
- 613
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 613 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.0%
- Black or African American
- 23.3%
- White
- 19.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.