DORA M SAUCEDA MIDDLE

www.donnaisd.net

553 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dora M. Sauceda Middle School is a public school located in Donna, Texas, and is part of the Donna Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs tailored to the needs of the local community.

As a key educational hub within the Donna ISD, the school leverages resources provided by the district to promote student success, including access to technology, specialized instruction, and community outreach. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Dora M. Sauceda Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or contact details for staff can visit the district’s official website at [donnaisd.net](http://www.donnaisd.net).

553

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORA M SAUCEDA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	551

Hispanic
551 (99.6%)
White
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DONNA ISD
Phone:	(956)464-1360
Website:	http://www.donnaisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 196