Hidalgo ISD School District
School District · Hidalgo, Texas
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,212
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,212
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Hidalgo ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hidalgo ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jc Kelly EL
Hidalgo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hidalgo Park EL
Hidalgo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hidalgo EL
Hidalgo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#55 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,212
+$1,244 vs Texas median
District size
3,019 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Hidalgo ISD ranks #55 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Hidalgo ISD's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jc Kelly EL (9.5/10), Hidalgo Park EL (9.4/10), and Hidalgo EL (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hidalgo ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hidalgo ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jc Kelly EL | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Hidalgo Park EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Hidalgo EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr Alejo Salinas JR EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Diaz J H | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Hidalgo Early College H S | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hidalgo ISD
Hidalgo ISD is a Hidalgo, Texas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,019 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,212 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Hidalgo ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jc Kelly EL, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Hidalgo ISD students show an average math proficiency of 63.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hidalgo ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hidalgo ISD with test data.
Schools in Hidalgo ISD
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Hidalgo
- Total Enrollment
- 3,019
- Teachers (FTE)
- 218
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hidalgo ISD?
Hidalgo ISD has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hidalgo ISD?
The average composite rating for Hidalgo ISD is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hidalgo ISD?
Hidalgo ISD spends $14,212 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hidalgo ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hidalgo ISD is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hidalgo ISD?
Jc Kelly EL is the highest-rated school in Hidalgo ISD with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Hidalgo ISD?
Across schools in Hidalgo ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hidalgo ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Hidalgo ISD has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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