For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,010 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,010 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #707 of all 1,201 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
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,009 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1 Student
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
235
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
161
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,908 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,908
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,436
$14,148
Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 295 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
| 341 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
| 297 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
| 389 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
| 565 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
| 1,083 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,010 students.
What is the rank of Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District is ranked #707 out of 1,201 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 $13,436 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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