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#1815 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

A P Solis Middle

Middle School · Donna ISD · Donna, TX

A Donna ISD middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

116 N 10TH ST, Donna, TX 78537

  • Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$15,197
Chronic Absenteeism40.4%

Students at A P Solis Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where A P Solis Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,078/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Donna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,331

Median home value

$74,700

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

41.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
W a Todd MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.4 mi646Compare →
Dora M Sauceda MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.26–81.7 mi604Compare →
Veterans MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.8 mi870Compare →
Vanguard MozartCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–122.8 mi1,209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Donna ISD

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#1 of 19
District spending per student
$15,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
41.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

A P Solis Middle is listed in DONNA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A P Solis Middle

A P Solis Middle is a public middle school in Donna, TX, part of Donna ISD, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A P Solis Middle

What grades does A P Solis Middle serve?

A P Solis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend A P Solis Middle?

A P Solis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A P Solis Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at A P Solis Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A P Solis Middle rank in TX?

A P Solis Middle ranks #1,815 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is A P Solis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

A P Solis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A P Solis Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A P Solis Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is A P Solis Middle a charter school?

No, A P Solis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A P Solis Middle a Title I school?

No, A P Solis Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A P Solis Middle?

92.9% of students at A P Solis Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.4%
Area population (ZIP 78537)
51,346
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
25.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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