Dora M Sauceda Middle vs J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
Donna · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
299 students
| Measure | Dora M Sauceda Middle Donna, Texas | J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 1,684 | #3936 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11588 of 15,369 | #40266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 553 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Donna | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 27.2).
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 98%).
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Dora M Sauceda Middle is the larger school with 553 students compared with 299.
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 J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dora M Sauceda Middle ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.2 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 J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Donna and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora M Sauceda Middle: 553. J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora M Sauceda Middle and J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy rank in Texas?
Dora M Sauceda Middle is 1384th of 1,684 and J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is 3936th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).