Is W A Todd Middle a good school?

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

How many students attend W A Todd Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 693 students attended W A Todd Middle.

What is the racial makeup of W A Todd Middle?

Students at W A Todd Middle are 100% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of W A Todd Middle attend?

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

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:
1335^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,624

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: 12.7

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.9%

Two or more races:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W A Todd Middle ranks worse than 56.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.9%), two or more races (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W A Todd Middle is 12.7, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare W A Todd Middle employs 54.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W A Todd Middle is $11,624, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

W A Todd Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks W A Todd Middle 1335^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See W A Todd Middle in the ranking list.)

Donna Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Donna Independent School District (Isd) 679^th 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
2015	18.05	1809^th	2043	11.5%
2016	17.19	1788^th	1987	10.0%
2017	22.69	1692^nd	2027	16.5%
2018	40.34	1227^th	2080	41.0%
2019	32.78	1512^th	2193	31.1%
2021	10.72	2153^rd	2252	4.4%
2022	24.58	1809^th	2254	19.7%
2023	45.92	1185^th	2330	49.1%
2024	41.85	1335^th	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
2018	42.73	676^th	1376	50.9%
2019	40.43	818^th	1445	43.4%
2021	22.84	1471^st	1592	7.6%
2022	31.21	1221^st	1643	25.7%
2023	52.19	665^th	1720	61.3%

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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
2018	37.30	963^rd	1597	39.7%
2019	36.84	1021^st	1626	37.2%
2021	31.12	1268^th	1712	25.9%
2022	36.97	1076^th	1757	38.8%
2023	40.66	988^th	1815	45.6%

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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
2018	48.20	956^th	2039	53.1%
2019	43.93	1152^nd	2073	44.4%
2021	14.13	2075^th	2172	4.5%
2022	31.18	1671^st	2220	24.7%
2023	53.88	889^th	2251	60.5%

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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
2018	74.93	15^th	125	88.0%
2019	69.17	18^th	108	83.3%
2021	20.37	67^th	68	1.5%
2022	46.78	36^th	70	48.6%
2023	49.38	33^rd	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
2018	42.15	1156^th	2008	42.4%
2019	34.37	1426^th	2047	30.3%
2021	11.43	2062^nd	2151	4.1%
2022	24.22	1804^th	2221	18.8%
2023	47.07	1127^th	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
2018	37.25	1084^th	1430	24.2%
2019	25.84	1245^th	1446	13.9%
2021	5.47	1460^th	1501	2.7%
2022	40.58	1079^th	1488	27.5%
2023	60.68	716^th	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
2018	63.44	431^st	2008	78.5%
2019	49.34	879^th	2058	57.3%
2021	18.39	2014^th	2118	4.9%
2022	34.21	1533^rd	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
2018	36.41	1303^rd	2030	35.8%
2019	31.62	1478^th	2069	28.6%
2021	11.50	2081^st	2168	4.0%
2022	26.05	1762^nd	2228	20.9%
2023	44.17	1210^th	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
2018	47.33	894^th	1895	52.8%
2019	39.80	1161^st	1935	40.0%
2021	13.29	1962^nd	2043	4.0%
2022	30.44	1566^th	2077	24.6%
2023	54.29	828^th	2116	60.9%

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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	1696^th	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.

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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for W A Todd Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	3	2	858	0	863
2015	4	2	821	0	827
2016	4	2	883	0	889
2017	1	2	864	0	867
2018	0	1	731	0	732
2019	2	0	720	0	722
2020	1	0	737	0	738
2021	2	0	752	0	754
2022	1	1	654	2	658
2023	0	0	692	1	693

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

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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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W A Todd Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1512^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1185^th 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)	19	36	17%
6th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	18	37	19%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)	31	21	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	32	24	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (W A Todd Middle)	33	49	16%
7th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	32	39	7%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)	36	26	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	35	26	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (W A Todd Middle)	39	56	17%
8th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	36	47	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (W A Todd Middle)	37	46	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	48	43	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (W A Todd Middle)	44	48	4%
8th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	43	41	2%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (W A Todd Middle)	28	31	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	29	35	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (W A Todd Middle)	93	100	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Donna Independent School District (Isd))	48	23	25%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	693	4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	720	692	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.2%	91.8%	1.4%

Schools Near W A Todd Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W A Todd Middle	Public	6-8	400 N Salinas Blvd	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1600	693	54	12.7	91.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	692 (99.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41.8	1335^th of 2361 public middle schools	43.5%		45.9	1185^th of 2330 public middle schools	49.1%	150	90.5		46.5	39.6	46.9	30.7	24.8	40.2	40.9	27.1	$11,624	$1,185	$10,439
A P Solis Middle	Public	6-8	700 S Ave	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1650	666	54	12.2	92.9%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	663 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	736^th of 2361 public middle schools	68.8%		62	738^th of 2330 public middle schools	68.3%	2	100.0		48.5	50.7	55.0	38.7	40.9	60.3	43.1	49.3	$11,248	$1,387	$9,861
Veterans Middle	Public	6-8	2711 N Golie Rd	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1350	894	60	14.8	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	891 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	1784^th of 2361 public middle schools	24.4%		25.4	1827^th of 2330 public middle schools	21.6%	43	88.9		37.8	33.1	36.0	19.1	23.1	29.5	24.4	28.5	$11,433	$1,228	$10,205
Dora M Sauceda Middle	Public	6-8	520 N Vly View Rd	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1360	660	52	12.7	99.8%	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	655 (99.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.1	1382^nd of 2361 public middle schools	41.5%		31.3	1684^th of 2330 public middle schools	27.7%	302	96.9		33.5	35.6	38.8	28.9	23.9	54.3	37.8	34.9	$12,059	$1,271	$10,788
Beatriz G Garza Middle	Public	6-8	1111 W Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6774	958	68	14.1	75.7%	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	943 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52.4	983^rd of 2361 public middle schools	58.4%		45.9	1188^th of 2330 public middle schools	49.0%	205	100.0	95.6	54.6	54.6	34.3	30.4	24.5	56.6	48.5	29.6	$9,870	$1,146	$8,724
Central Middle	Public	6-8	506 E 6th St	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6710	974	60	16.1	70.4%	22 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	945 (97.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64.3	669^th of 2361 public middle schools	71.7%		56.8	881^st of 2330 public middle schools	62.2%	212	100.0	100.0	63.7	58.5	45.1	44.0	37.5	68.6	42.8	32.7	$10,499	$1,269	$9,230
Armando Cuellar Middle	Public	6-8	1201 S Bridge St	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6720	626	47	13.3	88.2%	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	616 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29.8	1743^rd of 2361 public middle schools	26.2%		29.2	1740^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.3%	3	95.0	96.2	40.7	38.5	22.0	20.3	15.7	51.2	27.7	18.0	$11,657	$1,400	$10,257
Audie Murphy Middle	Public	6-8	924 W Sioux Rd	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2530	787	66	11.9	95.2%	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	782 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	1071^st of 2361 public middle schools	54.6%		45.5	1200^th of 2330 public middle schools	48.5%	129	100.0		49.2	46.5	46.6	28.1	42.1	50.0	45.6	24.9	$13,142	$2,866	$10,276
Mary Hoge Middle	Public	6-8	2302 N International Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6730	938	56	16.6	93.1%	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	932 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	1552^nd of 2361 public middle schools	34.3%		28.9	1751^st of 2330 public middle schools	24.8%	199	92.3	100.0	41.4	36.0	44.2	29.6	17.8	42.7	30.0	27.2	$10,960	$1,396	$9,564
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Junior Middle	Public	6-8	1819 W Hwy 83	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2550	698	54	12.9	94.3%	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	691 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.8	1366^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.1%		31.5	1676^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.1%	310	100.0		49.1	37.1	50.0	29.7	25.4	49.8	33.6	20.6	$13,596	$2,778	$10,818

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