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Driscoll Middle

3501 KENWOOD DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78408

About Driscoll Middle

Driscoll Middle School is located at 3501 Kenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8 within Corpus Christi Independent School District. Driscoll Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students, making it smaller than several other middle schools in Corpus Christi. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 13:1, which is lower than what many campuses at this level report and gives the school a somewhat smaller-scale setup. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. At Driscoll Middle School, 17% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 27% did so in reading. Students move between core classes and electives with different teachers instead of staying in one classroom throughout the day. Students here usually continue on Corpus Christi ISD’s high school pathway after eighth grade. Homes near the school often sell from the low-$100Ks into the mid-$200Ks, depending on neighborhood and property size. Its setup reflects features many parents review when looking at best middle schools in Texas, such as specialized programs, extracurricular activities, and a strong emphasis on academic performance.

Driscoll Middle Contact Information

Address

3501 KENWOOD DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78408

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Phone

(361) 878-4660

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 27% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
560
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1767 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Driscoll Middle

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: 8:50 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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.

Student Demographics

White 5%
Asian 0.54%
Hispanic 89.11%
Black 4.82%
Two+ Races 0.54%
Native Am. 0%
White
5%
Asian
0.54%
Hispanic
89.11%
Black
4.82%
Two+ Races
0.54%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 560
46.96%
263 Female
53.04%
297 Male

Student Population

560 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Driscoll Middle unveiled a new gymnasium in August 2025. The facility was funded through the 2022 bond election and was built to help reduce scheduling conflicts for volleyball and basketball practices. The addition expanded campus athletic space to better support student activities and team scheduling.

FAQ

Q1. How are students expected to build study habits at Driscoll Middle School in Corpus Christi?

Ans. Driscoll Middle School encourages steady note review, assignment completion, and regular preparation before quizzes and tests.

Q2. What kind of classroom work is common at Driscoll Middle School?

Ans. Driscoll Middle School uses practice tasks, written responses, and short assignments connected to current lesson goals.

Q3. How do students usually participate during lessons at Driscoll Middle School?

Ans. Driscoll Middle School students often answer questions, complete guided tasks, and join short classroom discussions.

Q4. How does Driscoll Middle School support students when they struggle with classwork?

Ans. Driscoll Middle School teachers give extra explanation, follow-up help, and time to work through difficult tasks.

Q5. How are school notices communicated at Driscoll Middle School?

Ans. Driscoll Middle School shares announcements, reminders, and schedule information through parent communication systems.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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