JULIAN S ADAME

JULIAN S ADAME is a primary school of middle-of-the-pack scale in DONNA, Texas, overseen by DONNA ISD, caters to 562 students in grades pre-K through 5.

DONNA ISD comprises 20 schools with combined enrollment of 12,937 students; JULIAN S ADAME is among them.

Looking at the student body, JULIAN S ADAME records that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (100%).

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, JULIAN S ADAME has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Around 91% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, JULIAN S ADAME sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 34.3%; this one delivers 31.3%.

In the area at large, census data for Hidalgo County shows median household earnings sit near $54,338, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. JULIAN S ADAME is one of 364 public schools in Hidalgo County (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students).

The closest other public school is ELOY GARZA SALAZAR EL, roughly 1.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), JULIAN S ADAME ranks 6th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 36.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. JULIAN S ADAME's enrollment has decreased 14% since 2018, when it stood at 657 (now 562). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.2:1 in 2018 to 16.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.