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Dowdell Middle Magnet School

1208 WISHING WELL WAY, TAMPA, FL, 33619

Ranked 977 of 1520 in Florida

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Dowdell Middle Magnet School

1208 WISHING WELL WAY, TAMPA, FL, 33619

Ranked 977 of 1520 in Florida

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About Dowdell Middle Magnet School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 35% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
530
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.77%
Asian 0.57%
Hispanic 56.42%
Black 24.15%
Two+ Races 4.91%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
13.77%
Asian
0.57%
Hispanic
56.42%
Black
24.15%
Two+ Races
4.91%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 530
49.06%
260 Female
50.94%
270 Male

Student Population

530 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

265 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dowdell Middle Magnet School Contact Information

Address

1208 WISHING WELL WAY, TAMPA, FL, 33619

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Phone

(813) 744-8322

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TOP 977 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dowdell Middle Magnet School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25 AM - 4:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In January 2026, Dowdell Middle Magnet School received the national honor of being named a Magnet School of Distinction. This award shows how much the school values its special programs and ways of teaching. As part of their education, students on campus do hands-on activities that are related to animal and environmental studies. The school was also honored at a national conference where schools from all over the country were recognized for their programs. This shows that the campus is involved in planned learning activities that go beyond regular classes.

FAQ

Q1. What academic setting characterizes Dowdell Middle Magnet School in Tampa?

Ans. Dowdell Middle Magnet School is part of Hillsborough County Public Schools and provides instruction across core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Q2. What leadership opportunities exist at Dowdell Middle Magnet School?

Ans. Dowdell Middle Magnet School supports student involvement through programs and activities that allow students to take part in school initiatives.

Q3. What resources support reading and research at Dowdell Middle Magnet School?

Ans. The Dowdell Middle Magnet School library provides reading materials and learning resources that support student research and study.

Q4. What methods does Dowdell Middle Magnet School use to integrate technology into learning?

Ans. Classroom activities at Dowdell Middle Magnet School include the use of learning tools and subject-based tasks that support student understanding.

Q5. What programs at Dowdell Middle Magnet School emphasize student achievement?

Ans. Dowdell Middle Magnet School recognizes student progress through classroom performance and school-based activities during the academic year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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