Veterans Middle
Donna, TX · Donna ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,315th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 23%▲ Improving
2711 N GOLIE RD, Donna, TX 78537
(956)464-1350NCES ID 481739008842Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Middle 1,315th 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 23% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 812 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 870 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.4% | 99.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. 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 Veterans Middle in?
Veterans Middle is part of the Donna ISD district in Donna, Texas.
Is Veterans Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Middle 1,315th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Veterans Middle?
Hispanic 100% (870 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Veterans 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.