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Public School Review - Established 2003

Hidalgo Independent School District

324 E Flora St
Hidalgo, TX 78557-3004
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (956) 843-4405
www.hidalgo-isd.com

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,918 students in Hidalgo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hidalgo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,918 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
Pre-K195227
Kind140296
1175311
2178321
3184334
4212333
5190333
6208333
7228335
8179338
9214378
10254361
11256337
12305320
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District Rank

Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #626 of all 1,194 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TX)
#597 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School District
2023#597
2022#666
2021#911
2019#423
2018#388
2017#821
2016#945
2015#1048
2014#1048
2013#1093
2012#1075
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45%
44%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
202345%44%
202238%41%
202125%37%
201957%51%
201849%49%
201776%78%
201670%75%
201562%73%
201468%76%
201367%78%
201274%83%
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47%
51%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
202247%51%
202132%42%
201942%47%
201849%45%
201763%72%
201658%71%
201560%73%
201457%75%
201359%78%
201277%88%
201176%88%
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37%
46%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
202237%46%
202125%43%
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96%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
202396%90%
202290%90%
202188%89%
201992%89%
201894%89%
201791%89%
201695%89%
201594%89%
201489%88%
201390%88%
201291%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.64

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
20100.010.64
20020.010.64
20010.010.64
20000.010.65
19990.010.65
19980.020.65
19970.020.64
19960.010.64
19950.010.64
19940.010.64
19920.010.63
19910.010.63
19900.010.63
19890.010.62
19880.020.62
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
54%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
2024100%53%
2023100%53%
2022100%53%
2021100%53%
2020100%53%
2019100%53%
2018100%52%
2017100%52%
2016100%52%
2015100%52%
2014100%52%
2013100%51%
2012100%51%
2011100%50%
2010100%49%
2009100%48%
2008100%47%
2007100%46%
2006100%46%
2005100%45%
2004100%44%
2003100%43%
2002100%42%
2001100%41%
2000100%40%
1999100%39%
199899%38%
199799%38%
199699%37%
199599%36%
1994100%36%
1993100%35%
199299%35%
1991100%34%
1990100%33%
198999%33%
198899%32%
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% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
24%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-1998)

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
19981%46%
19971%46%
19961%47%
19951%48%
19921%49%
19891%51%
19881%52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,409 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,860 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$48 MM$14 MM
2022$44 MM$14 MM
2021$48 MM$14 MM
2020$44 MM$14 MM
2019$44 MM$13 MM
2018$41 MM$11 MM
2017$40 MM$11 MM
2016$43 MM$11 MM
2015$42 MM$9 MM
2014$42 MM$10 MM
2012$41 MM$9 MM
2011$43 MM$10 MM
2010$42 MM$9 MM
2009$39 MM$9 MM
2008$38 MM$8 MM
2007$37 MM$8 MM
2006$34 MM$7 MM
2005$30 MM$7 MM
2004$29 MM$6 MM
2003$28 MM$6 MM
2002$27 MM$6 MM
2001$24 MM$6 MM
2000$22 MM$6 MM
1999$20 MM$6 MM
1998$20 MM$6 MM
1997$18 MM$6 MM
1996$16 MM$6 MM
1995$16 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$40 MM$13 MM
2022$41 MM$13 MM
2021$40 MM$13 MM
2020$41 MM$13 MM
2019$39 MM$12 MM
2018$42 MM$11 MM
2017$41 MM$11 MM
2016$39 MM$11 MM
2015$45 MM$9 MM
2014$39 MM$10 MM
2012$37 MM$9 MM
2011$40 MM$9 MM
2010$45 MM$9 MM
2009$45 MM$9 MM
2008$46 MM$8 MM
2007$47 MM$8 MM
2006$36 MM$7 MM
2005$32 MM$7 MM
2004$29 MM$6 MM
2003$31 MM$6 MM
2002$30 MM$6 MM
2001$25 MM$6 MM
2000$25 MM$6 MM
1999$22 MM$6 MM
1998$20 MM$6 MM
1997$17 MM$6 MM
1996$16 MM$6 MM
1995$16 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,409
$13,352

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$15,908$15,640
2022$13,856$15,527
2021$15,982$15,800
2020$13,856$15,527
2019$13,391$14,104
2018$12,870$12,819
2017$12,421$13,668
2016$13,076$13,530
2015$13,025$12,250
2014$12,857$11,938
2012$12,349$11,792
2011$12,385$12,560
2010$12,080$12,250
2009$11,049$11,947
2008$11,173$11,503
2007$11,146$11,028
2006$10,654$10,357
2005$9,547$9,808
2004$9,072$9,347
2003$9,191$9,172
2002$9,076$8,890
2001$8,796$8,220
2000$8,252$8,183
1999$7,823$7,482
1998$7,542$7,282
1997$6,990$6,948
1995$6,334$6,375
1992$5,376$5,401
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Spending / Student
$13,860
$14,079

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearHidalgo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$13,436$14,776
2022$12,690$14,277
2021$13,499$14,927
2020$12,690$14,277
2019$12,041$13,432
2018$13,167$12,640
2017$12,638$13,337
2016$11,784$12,941
2015$13,771$12,682
2014$11,955$11,519
2012$11,160$11,195
2011$11,623$12,153
2010$12,772$12,682
2009$12,789$12,666
2008$13,627$11,542
2007$14,239$10,438
2006$11,243$9,999
2005$10,146$9,530
2004$9,160$9,298
2003$10,074$9,172
2002$10,254$8,828
2001$8,886$8,284
2000$9,652$8,055
1999$8,748$7,777
1998$7,744$7,202
1997$6,605$7,030
1995$6,050$5,816
1992$5,136$4,974
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Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8700 S I Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Ebano
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Las Milpas Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Diaz J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Hidalgo Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,918 students.
What is the rank of Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District is ranked #626 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo Independent School District?
100% of Hidalgo Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hidalgo Independent School District?
Hidalgo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hidalgo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,860 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,918 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in TX)
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  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
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