Donna Independent 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 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 13,165 students in Donna Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Donna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% 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).
Donna Independent School District, which is ranked #1080 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13,116 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
35 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
759
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
726
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
900
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
953
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
918
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
916
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
894
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
924
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
944
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,045
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,292
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,172
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
838
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
884
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,377 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,182 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Donna Independent School District?
Donna Independent School District manages 21 public schools serving 13,165 students.
What is the rank of Donna Independent School District?
Donna Independent School District is ranked #1080 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Independent School District?
100% of Donna Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Donna Independent School District?
Donna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Donna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,182 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 21 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 13,165 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 100%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
