Donna ISD is a large suburban school district in South Texas in Hidalgo County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.9% Hispanic and 93.5% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$62,844
in 2025,
up
$14,090
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,651per year
+$11,139
since 2015
State302ndof 1,081
Region15thof 43
Peers55thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,719per year
+$13,292
since 2015
State225thof 1,182
Region9thof 44
Peers43rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,203per year
+$12,532
since 2015
State417thof 1,191
Region14thof 43
Peers70thof 167
All teachers
$62,844per year
+$14,090
since 2015
State283rdof 1,201
Region11thof 44
Peers48thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,651per year
State302ndof 1,081
Region15thof 43
Peers55thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,719per year
State225thof 1,182
Region9thof 44
Peers43rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,203per year
State417thof 1,191
Region14thof 43
Peers70thof 167
All teachers
$62,844per year
State283rdof 1,201
Region11thof 44
Peers48thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.