Veterans Middle

Summary:

Veterans Middle is a public middle school located in Donna, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 894 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Veterans Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Donna Independent School District (ISD) and Texas state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students at Veterans Middle who scored proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 33.1% to 37.82%, compared to 39.29% to 43.48% for Donna ISD and 52.08% to 54.45% for the state. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics is even lower, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.12% to 29.5%, compared to 27.86% to 44.21% for Donna ISD and 31.89% to 37.1% for the state. Veterans Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1586 and 2190 out of over 2,000 schools in recent years.

Veterans Middle's performance on STAAR tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.94% to 100% in recent years, suggesting it serves a predominantly low-income student population. When comparing Veterans Middle to other middle schools in the Donna ISD and nearby districts, such as A.P. Solis Middle and Dora M. Sauceda Middle, it becomes clear that Veterans Middle is underperforming compared to its peers.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2711 N Golie Rd
       Donna, TX  78537


(956) 464-1350

District: Donna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1784th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,433 Help


Students who attend Veterans Middle usually attend:

High:    Donna North High School

Feeder schools for Veterans Middle:

Elementary:    Julian S Adame
    Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  870

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.7%
White:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


 See top rated Texas middle schools

 Compare Veterans Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Veterans Middle ranks worse than 75.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.06. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Veterans Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Middle is 13.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
Help
Compare Veterans Middle employs 64.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Middle is $11,433. 2 middle schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veterans Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Middle 1784th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Veterans Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Donna Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Donna Independent School District (Isd) 679th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Veterans Middle?

Rank History for Veterans Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.88 1547th 1573 1.7%
2005 21.48 1369th 1582 13.5%
2006 26.37 1298th 1585 18.1%
2007 30.92 1344th 1684 20.2%
2008 29.50 1436th 1718 16.4%
2009 28.34 1498th 1763 15.0%
2010 23.59 1610th 1803 10.7%
2011 27.81 1646th 1895 13.1%
2012 15.52 1766th 1951 9.5%
2013 20.85 1711th 1973 13.3%
2014 11.79 1859th 1987 6.4%
2015 13.29 1878th 2043 8.1%
2016 17.58 1783rd 1987 10.3%
2017 17.32 1826th 2027 9.9%
2018 27.98 1586th 2080 23.8%
2019 27.75 1672nd 2193 23.8%
2021 9.14 2190th 2252 2.8%
2022 23.37 1844th 2254 18.2%
2023 25.43 1827th 2330 21.6%
2024 28.06 1784th 2361 24.4%
See the entire list of Texas Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 790th 1376 42.6%
2019 40.05 829th 1445 42.6%
2021 21.06 1511th 1592 5.1%
2022 44.09 824th 1643 49.8%
2023 43.19 910th 1720 47.1%
2024 35.33 1151st 1760 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.17 1271st 1597 20.4%
2019 24.12 1443rd 1626 11.3%
2021 21.73 1627th 1712 5.0%
2022 26.61 1490th 1757 15.2%
2023 28.63 1475th 1815 18.7%
2024 44.95 980th 1881 47.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 1355th 2039 33.5%
2019 35.80 1436th 2073 30.7%
2021 11.69 2119th 2172 2.4%
2022 31.22 1670th 2220 24.8%
2023 37.23 1471st 2251 34.7%
2024 35.60 1492nd 2224 32.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 45th 125 64.0%
2019 47.10 58th 108 46.3%
2021 27.58 61st 68 10.3%
2022 42.32 42nd 70 40.0%
2023 56.48 21st 76 72.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.50 1662nd 2008 17.2%
2019 25.40 1669th 2047 18.5%
2021 8.48 2119th 2151 1.5%
2022 22.01 1883rd 2221 15.2%
2023 24.85 1810th 2241 19.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.03 1329th 1430 7.1%
2019 15.25 1346th 1446 6.9%
2021 14.77 1360th 1501 9.4%
2022 40.90 1072nd 1488 28.0%
2023 52.46 901st 1481 39.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.05 632nd 2008 68.5%
2019 58.68 589th 2058 71.4%
2021 20.68 1958th 2118 7.6%
2022 42.63 1172nd 2182 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.14 1478th 2030 27.2%
2019 29.02 1563rd 2069 24.5%
2021 10.92 2096th 2168 3.3%
2022 25.26 1779th 2228 20.2%
2023 26.50 1746th 2245 22.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.11 1342nd 1895 29.2%
2019 32.93 1381st 1935 28.6%
2021 11.37 1991st 2043 2.5%
2022 28.56 1629th 2077 21.6%
2023 31.45 1558th 2116 26.4%
2024 33.38 1482nd 2108 29.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Veterans Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Veterans Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Veterans Middle, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Veterans Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 26 2 0 1085 0 n/a n/a 0 1113
2002 21 0 1 1207 0 n/a n/a 0 1229
2003 21 0 1 1207 0 n/a n/a 0 1229
2004 26 0 1 1310 2 n/a n/a 0 1339
2005 19 0 0 896 0 n/a n/a 0 915
2006 15 0 0 932 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2007 15 2 0 997 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
2008 13 1 1 1020 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
2009 13 1 0 1173 1 n/a n/a 0 1188
2010 4 2 1 1250 1 n/a n/a 0 1258
2011 5 2 0 1126 0 0 0 0 1133
2012 3 3 0 1175 0 0 0 0 1181
2013 1 3 0 1217 0 0 0 0 1221
2014 2 0 0 936 1 0 0 0 939
2015 0 0 0 1004 0 0 0 0 1004
2016 1 0 0 946 0 0 2 0 949
2017 2 0 0 998 0 0 0 0 1000
2018 1 0 0 857 0 0 0 0 858
2019 1 0 0 889 0 0 0 0 890
2020 1 0 0 871 0 0 0 0 872
2021 0 0 0 881 0 0 0 0 881
2022 0 0 0 875 0 0 0 0 875
2023 3 0 0 891 0 0 0 0 894
2024 3 0 0 867 0 0 0 0 870

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Veterans Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1113 73.3 15.2 85.6
2002 1229 79.9 15.4 74.7
2003 1229 79.9 15.4 74.7
2004 1339 84.9 15.8 68.4
2005 915 69.4 13.2 67
2006 947 70.6 13.4 68.7
2007 1014 77.2 13.1 64.9
2008 1035 79.3 13.1 58.8
2009 1188 83.0 14.3 43.5
2010 1258 89.3 14.0 23.4
2011 1133 86.4 13.1 7.2
2012 1181 82.5 14.3 3.2
2013 1221 84.0 14.5 97.9
2014 939 75.0 12.5 98.4
2015 1004 80.0 12.5 76
2016 949 81.0 11.7 95.4
2017 1000 81.5 12.2 96.8
2018 858 79.6 10.7 94.8
2019 890 73.8 12.0 92.4
2020 872 67.2 12.9 94.3
2021 881 66.0 13.3 96.9
2022 875 65.0 13.4 97.3
2023 894 60.3 14.8 100
2024 870 64.7 13.4 97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Veterans Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1113 73.3 15.2 85.6
2002 1229 79.9 15.4 74.7
2003 1229 79.9 15.4 74.7
2004 1339 84.9 15.8 68.4
2005 915 69.4 13.2 67
2006 947 70.6 13.4 68.7
2007 1014 77.2 13.1 64.9
2008 1035 79.3 13.1 58.8
2009 1188 83.0 14.3 43.5
2010 1258 89.3 14.0 23.4
2011 1133 86.4 13.1 7.2
2012 1181 82.5 14.3 3.2
2013 1221 84.0 14.5 97.9
2014 939 75.0 12.5 98.4
2015 1004 80.0 12.5 76
2016 949 81.0 11.7 95.4
2017 1000 81.5 12.2 96.8
2018 858 79.6 10.7 94.8
2019 890 73.8 12.0 92.4
2020 872 67.2 12.9 94.3
2021 881 66.0 13.3 96.9
2022 875 65.0 13.4 97.3
2023 894 60.3 14.8 100
2024 870 64.7 13.4 97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans Middle

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,393 (12.4%) $9,828 (87.6%) $11,221
2020 $1,332 (12.0%) $9,812 (88.0%) $11,144
2021 $1,228 (10.7%) $10,205 (89.3%) $11,433

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1672nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1827th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)1234
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))1837
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)1920
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3224
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)3028
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3239
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)1916
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Veterans Middle)3641
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Middle)4929
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4843
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Veterans Middle)4231
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Veterans Middle)3027
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Donna Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Veterans Middle)9486
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4823
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students890894
 0.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic889891
 0.2%
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.4%100%
 7.6%


Schools Near Veterans Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Middle

Students who attend Veterans Middle usually go on to attend Donna North High School

Students at Veterans Middle are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 870 students attended Veterans Middle.

Veterans Middle ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Texas middle schools.


Rate Veterans Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Veterans Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
h12_481739008842 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 53 milliseconds.