Serving 11 students in grades 9-10, Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hidalgo County Boot Camp's student population of 11 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hidalgo County Boot Camp is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
82%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidalgo County Boot Camp's ranking?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is ranked #7765 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
11 students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hidalgo County Boot Camp students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidalgo County Boot Camp offer ?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Hidalgo County Boot Camp part of?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is part of Weslaco Independent School District.
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