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Donna ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,061 students in Donna ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Donna ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
13,061 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
974 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Donna ISD School District, which is ranked #1173 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1168 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13,021 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
28 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
588
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
752
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
893
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
914
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
868
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
869
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
937
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
915
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,021
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
997
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,385
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,055
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
963
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
904
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,499 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$174 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,499
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,287
$14,384
Best Donna ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donna Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Redskin Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-10
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
J W Caceres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1995
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1995
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Le Noir Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Main St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1685
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1685
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Dora M Sauceda Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Vly View Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Donna High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Wood Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
C Stainke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1940
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3207 N Goolie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1977
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1977
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
T Price Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2906 E Roberts
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1303
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1303
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
3d Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Hester Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #1010.
Capt D Salinas Ii Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Hwy 83
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 783-1332
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 783-1332
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
W A Todd Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Julian S Adame
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 N Fm 493
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 461-4010
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 461-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
M Rivas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1990
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1414.
A M Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
424 S 11th St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1900
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
A P Solis Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1616.
Donna North High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7250 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #1717.
Runn Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E Hwy 281
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1864
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1864
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
Rank: #1818.
Patricia S Garza Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Alberta Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1919.
Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 E Roosevelt
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1310
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1310
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2020.
Daniel Singleterry Sr
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9113 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1845
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1845
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2121.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2711 N Golie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 875 students
Rank: #2222.
Guzman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S D Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1920
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
2006 Silver St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Donna ISD School District?
Donna ISD School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,061 students.
What is the rank of Donna ISD School District?
Donna ISD School District is ranked #1173 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Donna ISD School District?
100% of Donna ISD School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Donna ISD School District?
Donna ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Donna ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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