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Hidalgo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,274 students in Hidalgo Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Hidalgo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
2,918 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
146,842 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #626 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#597 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
Showing 1994–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,905 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$47 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,905
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,220
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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