Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniel Singleterry Senior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Daniel Singleterry Sr. School is located in the northern part of Donna, TX, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Singleterry Senior's student population of 560 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Daniel Singleterry Senior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Singleterry Senior is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7545 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Singleterry Senior's ranking?
Daniel Singleterry Senior is ranked #7545 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Daniel Singleterry Senior?
560 students attend Daniel Singleterry Senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Daniel Singleterry Senior students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Singleterry Senior?
Daniel Singleterry Senior has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Singleterry Senior offer ?
Daniel Singleterry Senior offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daniel Singleterry Senior part of?
Daniel Singleterry Senior is part of Donna Independent School District.
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