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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 19 public elementary schools serving 8,754 students in Donna ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Donna ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
6,824 Schools
# Students
13,061 Students
3,667,271 Students
# Teachers
974 Teachers
251,798 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
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13,021 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
463,845 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
28 Students
953,330 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
588
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
752
355,372
# 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
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
997
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,385
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,055
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
963
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
904
18,536
# 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 Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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
| n/a students
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