For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,019 students in Hidalgo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hidalgo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,019 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #705 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#666 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%

Graduation Rate
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,018 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1 Student
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
234
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
168
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
236
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,860 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,396 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,860
$13,387

Spending / Student
$13,396
$14,116

Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Diaz J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Hidalgo Early College High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,019 students.
What is the rank of Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District is ranked #705 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo Independent School District?
100% of Hidalgo Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hidalgo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,396 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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