Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2021)

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

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hidalgo Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hidalgo Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hidalgo Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hidalgo Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hidalgo Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
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This chart display the diversity score of Hidalgo Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
(17-18)
60-79%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Hidalgo Academy and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hidalgo Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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