Donna Independent School District
Donna Independent School District is a public school district headquartered in Donna, Texas, U.S. The district also serves the communities of Scissors and South Alamo, along with portions of Alamo, Midway North, and Midway South.
Leadership and district development
Dr. Angela Dominguez has served as superintendent of Donna ISD since October 2021 and is the first woman to hold that role in the district’s history. In 2025, she was named Region One Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards. Under her leadership, the district has implemented a multi-year strategic plan focused on college, career, and military readiness; literacy; and instructional innovation.Academics and performance
As of the 2023–24 school year, Donna ISD serves approximately 13,131 students across 21 campuses.According to the Texas Tribune’s *Texas Public Schools* database:
- 81 % of students are considered "at risk" under state criteria.
- 58.9 % participate in bilingual or English as a Second Language programs.
- The class of 2023 graduation rate was 95.5 %, with a 0.3 % dropout rate for grades 9–12.
- The average SAT score was 1032, and the average ACT score was 17.1.
- Student Achievement: 74/100
- School Progress: 79/100
- Closing the Gaps: 73/100
Former controversies and legal matters (summary)
Over time, Donna ISD has been involved in various legal disputes and administrative investigations. These included allegations of improper fund use in the mid-2000s and legal challenges involving former administrators. The Texas Education Agency reviewed financial practices and found irregularities in federal fund management but no criminal charges against current staff. A former board president was sentenced in 2011 in connection with a bribery scheme. These events are noted here for historical completeness; all cases have since been resolved.Schools
High schools (Grades 9–12)
Middle schools (Grades 6–8)
- A.P. Solis Middle School
- D.M. Sauceda Middle School
- Veterans Middle School
- W.A. Todd Middle School
Elementary schools (Grades PK–5)
- A.M. Ochoa Elementary School
- B.G. Guzman Elementary School
- Captain D. Salinas Elementary School
- C. Stainke Elementary School
- D. Singleterry Elementary School
- E.G. Salazar Elementary School
- J.S. Adame Elementary School
- J.W. Caceres Elementary School
- M.A.P. Munoz Elementary School
- M. Rivas Elementary School
- P.S. Garza Elementary School
- Runn Elementary School
- Truman Price Elementary School
Alternative / special programs
- 3D Academy
- Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
- Excel Academy