For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,362 students in Hidalgo Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Hidalgo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
3,010 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
145,828 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,009 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
272,676 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1 Student
518,439 Students
% White Students
n/a
24%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
70,112 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
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
5,297
# 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 Preschools (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: n/an/a
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Grades: PK
| 40 students
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