Dora M Sauceda Middle vs Idea Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora M Sauceda Middle
Donna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Idea Academy
Donna · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Dora M Sauceda Middle Donna, Texas | Idea Academy Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 1,684 | #3784 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11588 of 15,369 | #39198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 553 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Donna | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 29.0).
- •Idea Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Idea Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 26%).
- •Idea Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98%).
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 21.9).
- •Idea Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 553.
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle is a public school while Idea Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dora M Sauceda Middle better than Idea Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dora M Sauceda Middle ranks higher (31.6 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dora M Sauceda Middle and Idea Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Donna and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora M Sauceda Middle: 553. Idea Academy: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora M Sauceda Middle and Idea Academy rank in Texas?
Dora M Sauceda Middle is 1384th of 1,684 and Idea Academy is 3784th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).