Donna Independent School District (Isd)

The Donna Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 19 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 679 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic and socioeconomic challenges.

A few schools stand out in the data, including T Price Elementary, which ranks 2115 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools, the highest in the district, and has strong performance across reading, math, and science STAAR tests. A P Solis Middle also ranks highly, at 736 out of 2361 Texas middle schools, and has the strongest STAAR test performance among the district's middle schools. Additionally, Capt D Salinas II Elementary has relatively high performance, ranking 2916 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools, with strong math and reading scores.

However, the data reveals significant achievement gaps between the district's performance and state averages on STAAR tests, suggesting students in the Donna ISD are struggling academically compared to their peers statewide. This is likely exacerbated by the extremely high poverty levels, with the vast majority of students across the district qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges will require a multi-faceted approach focused on improving instructional quality, increasing resources, and providing comprehensive student support services.