Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, Dora M Sauceda Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dora M Sauceda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dora M Sauceda Middle School's student population of 660 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Dora M Sauceda Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora M Sauceda Middle School 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
#6967 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dora M Sauceda Middle School is ranked #6967 out of 8,188 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dora M Sauceda Middle School?
660 students attend Dora M Sauceda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dora M Sauceda Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora M Sauceda Middle School?
Dora M Sauceda Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dora M Sauceda Middle School offer ?
Dora M Sauceda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dora M Sauceda Middle School part of?
Dora M Sauceda Middle School is part of Donna Independent School District.
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