Summary:
The Donna Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 13 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 679 out of 968 in Texas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement. However, a few standout schools within the district are worth highlighting.
T Price Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the district, coming in at 2115 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools. It is also the only school in the district to receive a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in reading and math proficiency. Capt D Salinas II Elementary and J W Caceres Discovery Intermediate Academy also stand out, ranking 2916 and 2636 respectively and earning 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with the majority of students being Hispanic and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 87.41% to 100%. This suggests that the schools in Donna ISD serve a population in need of additional support and resources. While some schools are performing relatively well, others are struggling to meet state averages in reading and math proficiency, indicating potential inequities in educational opportunities within the district. Identifying and replicating the successful strategies of the top-performing schools, while also addressing the unique needs of the lower-performing schools, could be a key focus for the district's improvement efforts.
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