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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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,366 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,185 Schools
# Students
3,019 Students
2,148,412 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
147,701 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #627 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $15,860 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,396 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,860
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,396
$14,129
Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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