Hidalgo Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo Academy serves 34 students in grades 10-12.
Hidalgo Academy placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hidalgo Academy 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hidalgo Academy's student population of 34 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
Total Students | 34 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hidalgo Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hidalgo Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5669 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 97% | 52% |
Black | n/a | 13% |
White | 3% | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 89% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hidalgo Independent School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hidalgo Academy is Hidalgo J J A E P (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hidalgo Early College High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hidalgo Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hidalgo Hidalgo J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 12 | 1 student
0.0 miles
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391 0 12 1 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Early Start Academy Grades: PK | 35 students
0.1 miles
621 S 5th St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4405 0.1 PK 35 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 322 students10
0.1 miles
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226 0.1 PK-5 322 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Early College High School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,020 student10
0.4 miles
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301 0.4 8-12 1,020 - Hidalgo Diaz J High School Math: 45% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 636 students10
0.7 miles
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351 0.7 6-8 636
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