- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Donna, TX
Dora M Sauceda Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dora M Sauceda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481739010816
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dora M Sauceda Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dora M Sauceda Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dora M Sauceda Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Dora M Sauceda Middle shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 481739010816 · Donna, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 10.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna H S (1,992 students)
Dora M Sauceda Middle shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dora M Sauceda Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donna H S
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- This school 553
Dora M Sauceda Middle
553 students
What this shows Dora M Sauceda Middle reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dora M Sauceda Middle compares
Dora M Sauceda Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Dora M Sauceda Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dora M Sauceda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dora M Sauceda Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dora M Sauceda Middle
How many students attend Dora M Sauceda Middle?
Dora M Sauceda Middle has 553 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora M Sauceda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora M Sauceda Middle is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dora M Sauceda Middle?
98.9% of students at Dora M Sauceda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dora M Sauceda Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dora M Sauceda Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dora M Sauceda Middle?
Dora M Sauceda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dora M Sauceda Middle rank among middle schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Dora M Sauceda Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides Dora M Sauceda Middle, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.