STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE

5555 BRIDLEWOOD BLVD
FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028

511 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clayton Downing Middle School is a public school located in Flower Mound, Texas, serving students within the highly-regarded Lewisville Independent School District (LISD). Situated in the Bridlewood community, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside a variety of elective opportunities, such as fine arts, athletics, and technology programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Flower Mound community, benefiting from the active involvement of parents and local residents. Downing Middle School is frequently recognized for its commitment to student growth, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking and social responsibility. With a reputation for maintaining high standards in both classroom performance and extracurricular engagement, it remains a central institution for families living in the surrounding area.

511

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM ACADEMY AT CLAYTON DOWNING MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	65
Black	15
Asian	67
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
336 (65.8 %)
Asian
67 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.9 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEWISVILLE ISD
Phone:	(469)713-5962
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 175

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 186