W A Todd Middle

Summary:

W A Todd Middle is a public middle school located in Donna, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 693. The school is part of the Donna Independent School District, which is ranked 679 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at W A Todd Middle is predominantly Hispanic, making up 99.86% of the student body.

Academically, W A Todd Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades was 46.51%, 39.6%, and 46.85%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance in STAAR Science and Social Studies for 8th grade also lagged behind the state and district averages.

While the school's overall performance is concerning, there are some interesting findings and takeaways. The nearby schools in the Donna Independent School District, such as Dora M Sauceda Middle and A P Solis Middle, exhibit similar academic performance and demographic characteristics to W A Todd Middle. However, some schools in the neighboring Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Weslaco Independent School District, such as Austin Middle and Central Middle, demonstrate higher academic achievement, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 N Salinas Blvd
       Donna, TX  78537


(956) 464-1600

District: Donna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1335th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,624 Help


Students who attend W A Todd Middle usually attend:

High:    Donna High School

Feeder schools for W A Todd Middle:

Elementary:    C Stainke Elementary
    Guzman Elementary
    Le Noir Elementary
    T Price Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
Two or more races:
0.3%
White:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Compare Details W A Todd Middle ranks worse than 56.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), two or more races (0.3%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W A Todd Middle is 13.1. 2 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W A Todd Middle employs 49.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W A Todd Middle is $11,624, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W A Todd Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks W A Todd Middle 1335th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See W A Todd Middle 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 W A Todd Middle

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Rank History for all students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 18.05 1809th 2043 11.5%
2016 17.19 1788th 1987 10.0%
2017 22.69 1692nd 2027 16.5%
2018 40.34 1227th 2080 41.0%
2019 32.78 1512th 2193 31.1%
2021 10.72 2153rd 2252 4.4%
2022 24.58 1809th 2254 19.7%
2023 45.92 1185th 2330 49.1%
2024 41.85 1335th 2361 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 676th 1376 50.9%
2019 40.43 818th 1445 43.4%
2021 22.84 1471st 1592 7.6%
2022 31.21 1221st 1643 25.7%
2023 52.19 665th 1720 61.3%
2024 49.92 750th 1760 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.30 963rd 1597 39.7%
2019 36.84 1021st 1626 37.2%
2021 31.12 1268th 1712 25.9%
2022 36.97 1076th 1757 38.8%
2023 40.66 988th 1815 45.6%
2024 81.06 126th 1881 93.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.20 956th 2039 53.1%
2019 43.93 1152nd 2073 44.4%
2021 14.13 2075th 2172 4.5%
2022 31.18 1671st 2220 24.7%
2023 53.88 889th 2251 60.5%
2024 51.65 935th 2224 58.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.93 15th 125 88.0%
2019 69.17 18th 108 83.3%
2021 20.37 67th 68 1.5%
2022 46.78 36th 70 48.6%
2023 49.38 33rd 76 56.6%
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Rank History for Female students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.15 1156th 2008 42.4%
2019 34.37 1426th 2047 30.3%
2021 11.43 2062nd 2151 4.1%
2022 24.22 1804th 2221 18.8%
2023 47.07 1127th 2241 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 1084th 1430 24.2%
2019 25.84 1245th 1446 13.9%
2021 5.47 1460th 1501 2.7%
2022 40.58 1079th 1488 27.5%
2023 60.68 716th 1481 51.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 431st 2008 78.5%
2019 49.34 879th 2058 57.3%
2021 18.39 2014th 2118 4.9%
2022 34.21 1533rd 2182 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.41 1303rd 2030 35.8%
2019 31.62 1478th 2069 28.6%
2021 11.50 2081st 2168 4.0%
2022 26.05 1762nd 2228 20.9%
2023 44.17 1210th 2245 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.33 894th 1895 52.8%
2019 39.80 1161st 1935 40.0%
2021 13.29 1962nd 2043 4.0%
2022 30.44 1566th 2077 24.6%
2023 54.29 828th 2116 60.9%
2024 51.48 877th 2108 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at W A Todd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.71 1696th 1723 1.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for W A Todd Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 3 2 0 858 0 0 0 0 863
2015 4 2 0 821 0 0 0 0 827
2016 4 2 0 883 0 0 0 0 889
2017 1 2 0 864 0 0 0 0 867
2018 0 1 0 731 0 0 0 0 732
2019 2 0 0 720 0 0 0 0 722
2020 1 0 0 737 0 0 0 0 738
2021 2 0 0 752 0 0 0 0 754
2022 1 1 0 654 0 0 2 0 658
2023 0 0 0 692 0 0 1 0 693
2024 1 0 1 642 0 0 2 0 646

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 W A Todd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 863 76.0 11.3 97.1
2015 827 82.0 10.0 73.8
2016 889 81.0 10.9 85.4
2017 867 82.6 10.4 91.1
2018 732 79.1 9.2 88.7
2019 722 74.4 9.6 93.2
2020 738 62.3 11.8 92.8
2021 754 56.5 13.3 91.6
2022 658 60.4 10.8 91.2
2023 693 54.2 12.7 91.8
2024 646 49.1 13.1 91.2

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 W A Todd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 863 76.0 11.3 97.1
2015 827 82.0 10.0 73.8
2016 889 81.0 10.9 85.4
2017 867 82.6 10.4 91.1
2018 732 79.1 9.2 88.7
2019 722 74.4 9.6 93.2
2020 738 62.3 11.8 92.8
2021 754 56.5 13.3 91.6
2022 658 60.4 10.8 91.2
2023 693 54.2 12.7 91.8
2024 646 49.1 13.1 91.2

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 W A Todd Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,210 (9.6%) $11,335 (90.4%) $12,545
2020 $1,149 (9.7%) $10,680 (90.3%) $11,829
2021 $1,185 (10.2%) $10,439 (89.8%) $11,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W A Todd Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1512th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1185th of 2330 Middle schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (W A Todd Middle)1936
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))1837
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)3121
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3224
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (W A Todd Middle)3349
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3239
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)3626
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (W A Todd Middle)3956
 17%
   8th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)3746
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4843
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (W A Todd Middle)4448
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (W A Todd Middle)2831
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Donna Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (W A Todd Middle)93100
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4823
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students722693
 4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic720692
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%91.8%
 1.4%


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Students at W A Todd Middle are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended W A Todd Middle.

Students who attend W A Todd Middle usually go on to attend Donna High School

W A Todd Middle ranks 1335th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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