Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Hidalgo Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hidalgo Academy?
The graduation rate of Hidalgo Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hidalgo Academy?
26 students attend Hidalgo Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hidalgo Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidalgo Academy?
Hidalgo Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidalgo Academy offer ?
Hidalgo Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hidalgo Academy part of?
Hidalgo Academy is part of Hidalgo Independent School District.
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