Donna Independent School District

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 (TASB). 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 (Class of 2023).

According to the Texas Education Agency’s 2024 accountability report, Donna ISD earned:

• 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)

• Donna High School
• Donna North High School

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

References

References

1. "2020 Census School District Reference Map: Hidalgo County, TX". U.S. Census Bureau.
2. "Superintendent’s Page – Donna ISD". Donna Independent School District.
3. "Donna ISD Named Region One Superintendent of the Year". Donna Independent School District.
4. "Donna ISD – Texas Public Schools". The Texas Tribune.
5. "Donna ISD Accountability Overview". Texas Education Agency.