Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
574 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School often compared to?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. W. Oakley Elementary School, Myron D. Witter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School?
574 students attend Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School offer ?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School part of?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School is part of Brawley Elementary School District.
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