Hidalgo Elementary School

601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Hidalgo Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hidalgo Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hidalgo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Hidalgo Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Hidalgo Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hidalgo Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#3815 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hidalgo Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hidalgo Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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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.
Diversity Score
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Hidalgo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hidalgo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
2%
8%
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidalgo Elementary School's ranking?
Hidalgo Elementary School is ranked #3815 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hidalgo Elementary School often compared to?
Hidalgo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary School, Hidalgo Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Hidalgo Elementary School?
295 students attend Hidalgo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hidalgo Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidalgo Elementary School?
Hidalgo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidalgo Elementary School offer ?
Hidalgo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hidalgo Elementary School part of?
Hidalgo Elementary School is part of Hidalgo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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