Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy's ranking?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
349 students attend M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy offer ?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy part of?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is part of Donna Independent School District.
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