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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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