Hidalgo Park Elementary

Summary:

Hidalgo Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 295 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among traditionally underserved student populations.

Hidalgo Park Elementary consistently outperforms the Hidalgo Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 94.87% of 5th-grade students at Hidalgo Park Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Science, compared to just 61.88% for Hidalgo ISD and 26.29% for Texas. The school also excels in STAAR Spanish assessments, with 80% of 5th-graders proficient or better in Spanish Reading, far exceeding the district and state averages. Hidalgo Park Elementary's student population is 100% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

What's most impressive is the school's ability to support traditionally underserved student groups. Hidalgo Park Elementary ranks very highly in the state for Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, often placing in the top 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Idea Academy Pharr, which have lower rankings and proficiency rates. Despite the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by Hidalgo Park Elementary's student population, with 89-93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional academic performance is a testament to the effective practices and support provided by the school and Hidalgo Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8700 S I Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 834-4276

District: Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
519th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,424 Help


Students who attend Hidalgo Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Diaz J H
High:    Hidalgo Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Compare Details Hidalgo Park Elementary ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hidalgo Park Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidalgo Park Elementary is 15.1, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidalgo Park Elementary is $12,424, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidalgo Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidalgo Park Elementary 519th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hidalgo Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd) 273rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hidalgo Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.25 1596th 3724 57.1%
2008 49.78 2215th 3768 41.2%
2009 24.56 3417th 3884 12.0%
2010 34.01 3127th 3937 20.6%
2011 23.75 3634th 4095 11.3%
2012 21.04 3817th 4206 9.2%
2013 24.55 3622nd 4221 14.2%
2014 21.11 3771st 4260 11.5%
2015 40.64 2815th 4320 34.8%
2016 33.82 3116th 4286 27.3%
2017 41.91 2403rd 4329 44.5%
2018 78.76 720th 4359 83.5%
2019 78.15 769th 4479 82.8%
2022 81.64 675th 4581 85.3%
2023 70.24 1154th 4647 75.2%
2024 86.41 519th 4675 88.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.77 204th 3226 93.7%
2019 82.24 263rd 3333 92.1%
2022 75.83 481st 3487 86.2%
2023 70.13 708th 3556 80.1%
2024 81.66 422nd 3638 88.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.42 79th 3952 98.0%
2024 35.19 2874th 4261 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.83 157th 4264 96.3%
2019 88.85 171st 4309 96.0%
2022 91.53 143rd 4477 96.8%
2023 79.78 459th 4521 89.8%
2024 89.48 179th 4560 96.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.77 1st 112 99.1%
2022 89.15 3rd 49 93.9%
2023 84.19 3rd 44 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 1068th 4306 75.2%
2019 68.00 1110th 4348 74.5%
2022 78.18 754th 4561 83.5%
2023 67.68 1199th 4588 73.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.47 909th 3106 70.7%
2019 71.20 711th 3184 77.7%
2023 56.66 1637th 2980 45.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 103rd 4240 97.6%
2019 92.43 112th 4295 97.4%
2022 92.08 134th 4461 97.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.62 638th 4319 85.2%
2019 81.82 580th 4357 86.7%
2022 82.06 622nd 4563 86.4%
2023 70.13 1110th 4585 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hidalgo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.98 353rd 4168 91.5%
2019 83.15 362nd 4188 91.4%
2022 87.88 270th 4376 93.8%
2023 75.09 728th 4401 83.5%
2024 84.77 357th 4431 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hidalgo Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1 1 0 356 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 1 1 0 375 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 1 0 0 406 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 0 1 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 0 0 0 413 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 0 2 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 0 0 0 471 0 0 0 0 471
2012 0 0 0 407 0 0 0 0 407
2013 0 0 0 406 0 0 0 0 406
2014 0 0 0 416 0 0 0 0 416
2015 0 0 0 402 0 0 0 0 402
2016 0 0 0 391 0 0 0 0 391
2017 0 0 0 383 0 0 0 0 383
2018 0 0 0 366 0 0 0 0 366
2019 0 0 0 355 0 0 0 0 355
2020 1 0 0 346 0 0 0 0 347
2021 0 0 0 304 0 0 0 0 304
2022 0 0 0 266 0 0 0 0 266
2023 0 0 0 295 0 0 0 0 295
2024 1 0 0 278 0 0 0 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hidalgo Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 358 20.9 17.1 0.3
2006 377 22.5 16.8 0
2007 407 27.7 14.7 0
2008 421 30.0 14.0 0
2009 413 29.0 14.2 0
2010 472 30.0 15.7 0
2011 471 27.4 17.1 0
2012 407 25.0 16.2 0
2013 406 23.0 17.6 92.4
2014 416 25.1 16.5 92.8
2015 402 25.0 16.0 92.5
2016 391 25.0 15.6 92.1
2017 383 25.2 15.1 91.1
2018 366 24.5 14.9 89.3
2019 355 23.4 15.1 90.1
2020 347 23.1 14.9 90.8
2021 304 21.6 14.0 90.1
2022 266 21.5 12.3 89.8
2023 295 18.4 15.9 93.6
2024 279 18.4 15.1 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hidalgo Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 358 20.9 17.1 0.3
2006 377 22.5 16.8 0
2007 407 27.7 14.7 0
2008 421 30.0 14.0 0
2009 413 29.0 14.2 0
2010 472 30.0 15.7 0
2011 471 27.4 17.1 0
2012 407 25.0 16.2 0
2013 406 23.0 17.6 92.4
2014 416 25.1 16.5 92.8
2015 402 25.0 16.0 92.5
2016 391 25.0 15.6 92.1
2017 383 25.2 15.1 91.1
2018 366 24.5 14.9 89.3
2019 355 23.4 15.1 90.1
2020 347 23.1 14.9 90.8
2021 304 21.6 14.0 90.1
2022 266 21.5 12.3 89.8
2023 295 18.4 15.9 93.6
2024 279 18.4 15.1 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidalgo Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,325 (12.6%) $9,231 (87.4%) $10,556
2020 $1,529 (14.9%) $8,752 (85.1%) $10,281
2021 $2,296 (18.5%) $10,128 (81.5%) $12,424

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidalgo Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 769th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1154th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)6259
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))5457
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Park Elementary)7278
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))7563
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)6420
 44%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))4628
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)7355
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))7662
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Park Elementary)5286
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6682
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)10067
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)5362
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6664
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Park Elementary)7174
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6874
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hidalgo Park Elementary)6216
 46%
   5th Grade Science (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6740
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Park Elementary)8640
 46%
   5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))8042
 38%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355295
 16.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic355295
 16.9%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%93.6%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hidalgo Park Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Hidalgo Park Elementary.

Hidalgo Park Elementary ranks 519th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hidalgo Park Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Hidalgo Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Diaz J H
High : Hidalgo Early College High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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