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Donna Independent School District | |
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Address | |
904 Hester Ave Donna , Texas , 78537United States | |
District information | |
Grades | PK–12 [1] |
Schools | 21 [1] |
NCES District ID | 4817390 [1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 13,131 (2023–2024) [1] |
Teachers | 901.19 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
Student–teacher ratio | 14.57:1 [1] |
Other information | |
Website | www |
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]
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.
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.