Very Good
#2883 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dora M Sauceda Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dora M Sauceda 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Vanguard MozartCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,209 | Compare → |
| A P Solis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Macedonian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 201 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Donna ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Dora M Sauceda Middle is listed in DONNA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dora M Sauceda Middle
Dora M Sauceda Middle is a public middle school in Donna, TX, part of Donna ISD, serving approximately 604 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,883 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dora M Sauceda Middle
What grades does Dora M Sauceda Middle serve?
Dora M Sauceda Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dora M Sauceda Middle?
Dora M Sauceda Middle has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora M Sauceda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora M Sauceda Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dora M Sauceda Middle rank in TX?
Dora M Sauceda Middle ranks #2,883 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dora M Sauceda Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dora M Sauceda Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Dora M Sauceda Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dora M Sauceda Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dora M Sauceda Middle a charter school?
No, Dora M Sauceda Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dora M Sauceda Middle a Title I school?
No, Dora M Sauceda Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dora M Sauceda Middle?
99.0% of students at Dora M Sauceda 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (956) 464-1360
- Area population (ZIP 78537)
- 51,346
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 25.8
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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