Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School
Tel:
(956)843-4251
- Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
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Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #2012 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hidalgo Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School is Hidalgo Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Diaz J High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hidalgo Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hidalgo Hidalgo Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 22 students
0.7 miles
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956)843-3340 0.7 10-12 22 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 341 students
0.7 miles
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956)843-4226 0.7 PK-5 341 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Early College High School Grades: 9-12 | 1013 students
0.8 miles
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956)843-4301 0.8 9-12 1013 - Hidalgo Diaz J High School Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
1.0 miles
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956)843-4351 1.0 6-8 673 - Pharr Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 451 students
1.8 miles
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)340-1700 1.8 PK-4 451
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