Hidalgo County Boot Camp

1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
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Bottom 50%
Serving 12 students in grades 9-11, Hidalgo County Boot Camp 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Hidalgo County Boot Camp's student population of 12 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Hidalgo County Boot Camp 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 Hidalgo County Boot Camp is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hidalgo County Boot Camp, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hidalgo County Boot Camp and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidalgo County Boot Camp's ranking?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is ranked #7800 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
12 students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hidalgo County Boot Camp students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidalgo County Boot Camp offer ?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Hidalgo County Boot Camp part of?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is part of Weslaco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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