Best Public Schools in Donna, TX

The city of Donna, Texas is home to 20 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Donna Independent School District (Isd) except for Idea Academy and Idea College Prep, which are public charter schools under the Idea Public Schools district.

Among the standout schools in Donna are Idea College Prep, a high-performing public charter high school with a 91.5% four-year graduation rate and 0.3% dropout rate, as well as A P Solis Middle, a middle school with strong test scores and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, T Price Elementary stands out for its relatively high reading test scores compared to the district and state averages.

However, the majority of Donna Independent School District (Isd) schools struggle, with many ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas schools. This stark contrast in performance suggests significant disparities within the district, which serves a predominantly low-income, Hispanic student population with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The district will need to focus on addressing these challenges and improving educational outcomes for all its students.