Dora M Sauceda Middle
Donna, TX · Donna ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,275th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
520 N VLY VIEW RD, Donna, TX 78537
(956)464-1360NCES ID 481739010816Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dora M Sauceda Middle 1,275th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 520 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 604 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.7% | 99.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $154K in zip 78537 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dora M Sauceda Middle in?
Dora M Sauceda Middle is part of the Donna ISD district in Donna, Texas.
Is Dora M Sauceda Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dora M Sauceda Middle 1,275th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dora M Sauceda Middle?
Hispanic 100% (604 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dora M Sauceda Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78537 is $154K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.