A M Ochoa Elementary

Summary:

A M Ochoa Elementary is a public elementary school in Donna, Texas, serving 360 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Donna Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 679 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A M Ochoa Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.78% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85% and the district average of 39.77%. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Spanish assessments, with proficiency rates often below 20% for Spanish-speaking students. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, are also in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools.

While A M Ochoa Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of around $11,900 and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The nearby schools within the Donna Independent School District, such as Julian S Adame, Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary, and Guzman Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar demographic profiles. However, some schools outside the district, like Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary in the Weslaco Independent School District and Idea Academy (a public charter school), demonstrate higher academic performance and better outcomes for their students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 424 S 11th St
       Donna, TX  78537-3217


(956) 464-1900

District: Donna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3628th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,918 Help


Students who attend A M Ochoa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    A P Solis Middle
High:    Donna High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A M Ochoa Elementary ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A M Ochoa Elementary is 15.8, which is the 5th best among 12 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A M Ochoa Elementary is $11,918, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A M Ochoa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A M Ochoa Elementary 3628th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See A M Ochoa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Donna Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Donna Independent School District (Isd) 679th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A M Ochoa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.90 2599th 3465 25.0%
2005 25.27 3014th 3475 13.3%
2006 22.31 3103rd 3476 10.7%
2007 42.88 2551st 3724 31.5%
2008 21.68 3382nd 3768 10.2%
2009 25.84 3361st 3884 13.5%
2010 55.05 2057th 3937 47.8%
2011 36.10 3130th 4095 23.6%
2012 17.65 3927th 4206 6.6%
2013 26.12 3570th 4221 15.4%
2014 18.02 3890th 4260 8.7%
2015 34.84 3121st 4320 27.8%
2016 22.10 3639th 4286 15.1%
2017 28.66 3230th 4329 25.4%
2018 27.29 3360th 4359 22.9%
2019 22.98 3748th 4479 16.3%
2021 9.75 4497th 4578 1.8%
2022 21.31 3874th 4581 15.4%
2023 36.43 3010th 4647 35.2%
2024 26.92 3628th 4675 22.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 2523rd 3226 21.8%
2019 30.08 2680th 3333 19.6%
2021 12.94 3401st 3446 1.3%
2022 36.13 2422nd 3487 30.5%
2023 46.77 1863rd 3556 47.6%
2024 22.97 3126th 3638 14.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.84 3216th 3558 9.6%
2019 25.50 3157th 3684 14.3%
2021 19.74 3670th 3799 3.4%
2022 29.65 3057th 3952 22.6%
2023 48.25 1749th 4086 57.2%
2024 64.05 1048th 4261 75.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 3168th 4264 25.7%
2019 30.67 3415th 4309 20.7%
2021 9.32 4417th 4451 0.8%
2022 31.09 3439th 4477 23.2%
2023 46.99 2383rd 4521 47.3%
2024 36.65 3127th 4560 31.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.80 44th 49 10.2%
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Rank History for Female students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 2894th 4306 32.8%
2019 19.65 3886th 4348 10.6%
2021 14.28 4266th 4499 5.2%
2022 19.21 4048th 4561 11.2%
2023 33.00 3221st 4588 29.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.63 2753rd 3106 11.4%
2019 38.19 2452nd 3184 23.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 3060th 4240 27.8%
2019 37.14 2882nd 4295 32.9%
2021 12.29 4306th 4331 0.6%
2022 41.30 2726th 4461 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.51 3578th 4319 17.2%
2019 28.43 3388th 4357 22.2%
2021 8.42 4465th 4498 0.7%
2022 24.10 3749th 4563 17.8%
2023 44.93 2456th 4585 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A M Ochoa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.74 3009th 4168 27.8%
2019 27.68 3423rd 4188 18.3%
2021 12.24 4255th 4329 1.7%
2022 26.14 3631st 4376 17.0%
2023 41.72 2647th 4401 39.9%
2024 32.55 3252nd 4431 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for A M Ochoa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 24 0 0 605 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1990 9 0 0 559 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1991 11 0 0 598 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 6 0 0 593 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 9 0 0 546 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 6 1 0 573 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 3 2 0 610 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 3 2 0 610 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 3 0 0 578 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 2 0 0 621 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 2 0 0 604 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 4 0 0 474 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 5 1 0 513 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 2 3 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 2 3 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 1 1 0 540 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 0 0 0 532 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2006 0 0 0 519 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 2 0 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 1 0 0 493 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 1 0 0 498 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 1 0 0 473 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 3 1 0 523 0 0 0 0 527
2012 2 1 0 491 0 0 0 0 494
2013 1 0 0 502 0 0 0 0 503
2014 4 0 0 455 0 0 1 0 460
2015 1 0 0 426 0 0 2 0 429
2016 3 0 0 445 0 0 1 0 449
2017 4 1 0 446 0 0 0 0 451
2018 3 1 0 435 0 0 0 0 439
2019 7 1 0 415 0 0 0 0 423
2020 3 1 0 411 0 0 0 0 415
2021 2 0 0 330 0 0 0 0 332
2022 2 0 0 298 0 0 0 0 300
2023 2 0 0 358 0 0 0 0 360
2024 0 0 0 603 0 0 0 0 603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A M Ochoa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 629 n/a n/a n/a
1990 568 40.0 14.2 n/a
1991 609 40.0 15.2 n/a
1992 599 39.0 15.3 86.8
1993 555 39.0 14.2 83.6
1994 580 39.9 14.5 88.4
1995 616 35.9 17.2 61
1996 616 35.9 17.2 61
1997 582 37.9 15.4 48.1
1998 623 35.9 17.4 37.4
1999 607 37.5 16.2 30.5
2000 478 28.7 16.7 91
2001 520 31.3 16.6 93.5
2002 467 33.0 14.2 72.2
2003 467 33.0 14.2 72.2
2004 542 33.7 16.1 53.7
2005 532 34.0 15.6 38.5
2006 519 31.0 16.7 30.1
2007 504 30.0 16.8 18.3
2008 494 30.1 16.4 7.3
2009 499 29.1 17.1 1
2010 475 30.0 15.8 0
2011 527 29.7 17.7 0
2012 494 24.4 20.1 0
2013 503 27.2 18.4 95.2
2014 460 26.6 17.2 95
2015 429 26.0 16.5 91.4
2016 449 26.0 17.2 91.5
2017 451 26.9 16.7 88.7
2018 439 26.8 16.3 87.5
2019 423 22.8 18.4 90.5
2020 415 24.9 16.6 90.6
2021 332 22.6 14.6 92.2
2022 300 22.7 13.1 95.7
2023 360 23.5 15.2 94.2
2024 603 38.0 15.8 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A M Ochoa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 629 n/a n/a n/a
1990 568 40.0 14.2 n/a
1991 609 40.0 15.2 n/a
1992 599 39.0 15.3 86.8
1993 555 39.0 14.2 83.6
1994 580 39.9 14.5 88.4
1995 616 35.9 17.2 61
1996 616 35.9 17.2 61
1997 582 37.9 15.4 48.1
1998 623 35.9 17.4 37.4
1999 607 37.5 16.2 30.5
2000 478 28.7 16.7 91
2001 520 31.3 16.6 93.5
2002 467 33.0 14.2 72.2
2003 467 33.0 14.2 72.2
2004 542 33.7 16.1 53.7
2005 532 34.0 15.6 38.5
2006 519 31.0 16.7 30.1
2007 504 30.0 16.8 18.3
2008 494 30.1 16.4 7.3
2009 499 29.1 17.1 1
2010 475 30.0 15.8 0
2011 527 29.7 17.7 0
2012 494 24.4 20.1 0
2013 503 27.2 18.4 95.2
2014 460 26.6 17.2 95
2015 429 26.0 16.5 91.4
2016 449 26.0 17.2 91.5
2017 451 26.9 16.7 88.7
2018 439 26.8 16.3 87.5
2019 423 22.8 18.4 90.5
2020 415 24.9 16.6 90.6
2021 332 22.6 14.6 92.2
2022 300 22.7 13.1 95.7
2023 360 23.5 15.2 94.2
2024 603 38.0 15.8 97.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A M Ochoa Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,262 (13.3%) $8,202 (86.7%) $9,464
2020 $1,447 (13.6%) $9,210 (86.4%) $10,657
2021 $2,840 (23.8%) $9,078 (76.2%) $11,918

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A M Ochoa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3748th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3010th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (A M Ochoa Elementary)2260
 38%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A M Ochoa Elementary)2451
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (A M Ochoa Elementary)1810
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))2212
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (A M Ochoa Elementary)2421
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (A M Ochoa Elementary)2424
   4th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (A M Ochoa Elementary)3325
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))1814
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (A M Ochoa Elementary)3329
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3137
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (A M Ochoa Elementary)4440
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (A M Ochoa Elementary)5231
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3719
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423360
 14.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic415358
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White72
 71.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%94.2%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A M Ochoa Elementary

Students at A M Ochoa Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended A M Ochoa Elementary.

Students who attend A M Ochoa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A P Solis Middle
High : Donna High School

A M Ochoa Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Texas elementary schools.


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