Donna Independent School District

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Donna Independent School District
Address
904 Hester Ave
Donna
, Texas , 78537
United States
District information
GradesPK–12 [1]
Schools21 [1]
NCES District ID 4817390 [1]
Students and staff
Students13,131 (2023–2024) [1]
Teachers901.19 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Student–teacher ratio14.57:1 [1]
Other information
Website www.donnaisd.net OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Donna Independent School District (ISD) is a public school district headquartered in Donna, Texas, U.S.. The district also serves the communities of Scissors and South Alamo, along with portions of Alamo, Midway North, and Midway South. [2]

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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. [3] In 2025, she was named Region One Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). [4] 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. [1] According to the Texas Tribune’s *Texas Public Schools* database: [5]

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

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)

Middle schools (Grades 6–8)

Elementary schools (Grades PK–5)

Alternative / special programs

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for DONNA ISD". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "2020 Census School District Reference Map: Hidalgo County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Superintendent's Page – Donna ISD". Donna Independent School District. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Donna ISD Named Region One Superintendent of the Year". Donna Independent School District. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Donna ISD – Texas Public Schools". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Donna ISD Accountability Overview". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
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