Daniel Singleterry Senior

Summary:

Daniel Singleterry Senior is an elementary school in Donna, Texas, serving 553 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Donna Independent School District, which is ranked 679 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Daniel Singleterry Senior is 100% Hispanic.

Daniel Singleterry Senior consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,694 and 4,485 out of around 4,500 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school struggles to support its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students, who make up the vast majority of the student population. However, the school performs relatively better for its special education students, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools in this category.

Despite spending around $9,500 per student, which is higher than the state average, Daniel Singleterry Senior still struggles to achieve academic success. This raises questions about how the school is allocating its resources and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning. The school's high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students is likely a significant factor in its academic challenges, and addressing the unique needs and barriers faced by this population will be crucial for improving the school's performance. Nearby schools like Julian S Adame, Augusto Guerra Elementary, and Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary may provide useful comparisons and insights for addressing the challenges faced by Daniel Singleterry Senior.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9113 N Val Verde Rd
       Donna, TX  78537


(956) 464-1845

District: Donna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3906th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,512 Help


Students who attend Daniel Singleterry Senior usually attend:

Middle:    Dora M Sauceda Middle
High:    Donna North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Daniel Singleterry Senior ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel Singleterry Senior is 17.4. 10 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daniel Singleterry Senior is $9,512. 11 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Daniel Singleterry Senior:

SchoolDigger ranks Daniel Singleterry Senior 3906th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Daniel Singleterry Senior in the ranking list.)

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Donna Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Daniel Singleterry Senior

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Rank History for all students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.47 3437th 3465 0.8%
2005 0.49 3473rd 3475 0.1%
2006 3.00 3461st 3476 0.4%
2007 13.91 3543rd 3724 4.9%
2008 8.84 3678th 3768 2.4%
2009 21.26 3523rd 3884 9.3%
2010 31.38 3218th 3937 18.3%
2011 24.41 3611th 4095 11.8%
2012 31.51 3346th 4206 20.4%
2013 32.65 3276th 4221 22.4%
2014 14.66 3985th 4260 6.5%
2015 16.40 3907th 4320 9.6%
2016 21.46 3665th 4286 14.5%
2017 28.85 3221st 4329 25.6%
2018 27.97 3320th 4359 23.8%
2019 23.85 3694th 4479 17.5%
2021 9.92 4485th 4578 2.0%
2022 16.52 4127th 4581 9.9%
2023 15.98 4238th 4647 8.8%
2024 22.34 3906th 4675 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 2253rd 3226 30.2%
2019 36.78 2287th 3333 31.4%
2021 19.98 3205th 3446 7.0%
2022 22.02 3102nd 3487 11.0%
2023 26.32 2949th 3556 17.1%
2024 23.76 3095th 3638 14.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.11 2776th 3558 22.0%
2019 34.06 2488th 3684 32.5%
2021 47.63 1549th 3799 59.2%
2022 71.12 652nd 3952 83.5%
2024 13.59 4121st 4261 3.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.85 2861st 4264 32.9%
2019 35.88 3059th 4309 29.0%
2021 12.96 4343rd 4451 2.4%
2022 20.81 3993rd 4477 10.8%
2023 23.85 3895th 4521 13.8%
2024 22.35 3999th 4560 12.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.51 3026th 4306 29.7%
2019 27.28 3489th 4348 19.8%
2021 11.50 4384th 4499 2.6%
2022 21.38 3935th 4561 13.7%
2023 19.22 4067th 4588 11.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 2783rd 3106 10.4%
2019 31.30 2658th 3184 16.5%
2021 17.53 2662nd 3006 11.4%
2022 27.01 2557th 2958 13.6%
2023 7.15 2899th 2980 2.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.24 1306th 4240 69.2%
2019 51.49 1873rd 4295 56.4%
2021 21.26 3977th 4331 8.2%
2022 30.50 3481st 4461 22.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.71 3568th 4319 17.4%
2019 23.73 3669th 4357 15.8%
2021 10.85 4401st 4498 2.2%
2022 14.44 4247th 4563 6.9%
2023 15.69 4213th 4585 8.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Daniel Singleterry Senior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 3055th 4168 26.7%
2019 29.18 3333rd 4188 20.4%
2021 12.36 4249th 4329 1.8%
2022 20.08 3951st 4376 9.7%
2023 19.79 3963rd 4401 10.0%
2024 19.16 4001st 4431 9.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Daniel Singleterry Senior

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 3 0 0 657 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 1 0 0 657 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 3 0 0 710 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2007 1 0 0 714 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 2 0 0 651 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2009 1 0 0 685 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2010 2 0 0 681 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2011 2 0 0 573 0 0 0 0 575
2012 2 0 0 573 0 0 0 0 575
2013 1 0 0 585 0 0 0 0 586
2014 1 0 0 512 0 0 0 0 513
2015 0 0 0 534 0 0 0 0 534
2016 2 0 0 520 0 0 0 0 522
2017 0 0 0 492 0 0 0 0 492
2018 0 0 0 536 0 0 0 0 536
2019 0 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 542
2020 0 1 0 514 0 0 0 0 515
2021 0 0 0 533 0 0 0 0 533
2022 0 0 0 505 0 0 0 0 505
2023 0 0 0 553 0 0 0 0 553
2024 2 0 0 508 0 0 0 0 510

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 Daniel Singleterry Senior

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 660 36.5 18.1 38.8
2005 658 37.0 17.8 18.2
2006 713 37.4 19.1 11.5
2007 715 37.8 18.9 0.1
2008 653 35.7 18.3 0.5
2009 686 37.3 18.4 0.3
2010 683 38.1 17.9 2.5
2011 575 34.8 16.4 0.5
2012 575 30.5 18.8 0.5
2013 586 31.1 18.8 98.6
2014 513 28.7 17.8 98.8
2015 534 29.0 18.4 97.8
2016 522 28.0 18.6 97.5
2017 492 27.3 17.9 97.8
2018 536 29.7 18.0 97.2
2019 542 29.0 18.6 97
2020 515 27.2 18.8 99
2021 533 28.2 18.9 97.7
2022 505 29.1 17.3 98.2
2023 553 31.1 17.7 98.9
2024 510 29.2 17.4 99.4

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 Daniel Singleterry Senior

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 660 36.5 18.1 38.8
2005 658 37.0 17.8 18.2
2006 713 37.4 19.1 11.5
2007 715 37.8 18.9 0.1
2008 653 35.7 18.3 0.5
2009 686 37.3 18.4 0.3
2010 683 38.1 17.9 2.5
2011 575 34.8 16.4 0.5
2012 575 30.5 18.8 0.5
2013 586 31.1 18.8 98.6
2014 513 28.7 17.8 98.8
2015 534 29.0 18.4 97.8
2016 522 28.0 18.6 97.5
2017 492 27.3 17.9 97.8
2018 536 29.7 18.0 97.2
2019 542 29.0 18.6 97
2020 515 27.2 18.8 99
2021 533 28.2 18.9 97.7
2022 505 29.1 17.3 98.2
2023 553 31.1 17.7 98.9
2024 510 29.2 17.4 99.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Daniel Singleterry Senior

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (12.9%) $7,531 (87.1%) $8,643
2020 $1,018 (11.2%) $8,100 (88.8%) $9,118
2021 $1,312 (13.8%) $8,200 (86.2%) $9,512

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Daniel Singleterry Senior

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3694th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4238th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)3322
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daniel Singleterry Senior)3527
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)204
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))2212
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daniel Singleterry Senior)155
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))139
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)3113
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Singleterry Senior)3014
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)00
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))1814
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)2933
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3137
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Daniel Singleterry Senior)4540
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Daniel Singleterry Senior)2717
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3719
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Daniel Singleterry Senior)4315
 28%
   5th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4015
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542553
 2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic542553
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%98.9%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Singleterry Senior

Students at Daniel Singleterry Senior are 100% Hispanic.

Daniel Singleterry Senior ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Daniel Singleterry Senior.

Students who attend Daniel Singleterry Senior usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dora M Sauceda Middle
High : Donna North High School


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

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