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Veterans Middle School

2711 N Golie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Veterans 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Veterans Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Veterans Middle School's student population of 894 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Veterans 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 Veterans Middle School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7373 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Veterans Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veterans Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veterans Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Veterans Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Veterans Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Veterans Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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13%
White
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26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Veterans Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Veterans Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veterans Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Veterans Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Middle School is ranked #7373 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Veterans Middle School?
894 students attend Veterans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Veterans Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Middle School?
Veterans Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Middle School offer ?
Veterans Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Veterans Middle School part of?
Veterans Middle School is part of Donna Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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