Hidalgo Independent School District
Encyclopedia
The Hidalgo Independent School District is a public school district based in Hidalgo
, Texas
, United States
. The district serves most of Hidalgo and the city of Granjeno
as well as small portions of McAllen
, Pharr
, and San Juan
. It southern boundary is the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico
border.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
. Its boundaries, covering a thirty-six square mile area, were established at that time as well. Hidalgo ISD remained small and by the 1950s, the district made arrangements to transport high school students to neighboring McAllen ISD
for their studies. As enrollment increased, however, a new Hidalgo High School was constructed and opened its doors in 1976, serving grades 7-12. Ida Diaz Junior High School and the district's second elementary campus (J.C. Kelly Elementary School) opened in the 1980s. Growth slowed in the 1990s, due in part to the completion of a new high school in neighboring Valley View ISD
. Students from that district had attended Hidalgo High since it was reestablished in 1976. Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. Elementary School opened in 1999. District enrollment topped 3,000 for the first time during the 2002-03 school year. An alternative high school, Hidalgo Academy, was established soon after and a fourth elementary campus (Hidalgo Park) opened in August 2004. Frequent renovations and other improvements have been made to accommodate the growing student population.
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Rio Grande Valley Magic of the Southern Indoor Football League, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League, and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA...
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
United States
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. The district serves most of Hidalgo and the city of Granjeno
Granjeno, Texas
Granjeno is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 313 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 304...
as well as small portions of McAllen
McAllen, Texas
McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is located at the southern tip of Texas in an area known as the Rio Grande Valley and is part of the . Its southern boundary is located about five miles from the U.S.–Mexico border and the Mexican city of Reynosa, the Rio...
, Pharr
Pharr, Texas
Pharr is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 70,400. Pharr is connected by bridge to the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas...
, and San Juan
San Juan, Texas
San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population in July 2008 was 33,970 since then the population of San Juan increased since 2000 by +29.5%. The name reflects that of a founding father...
. It southern boundary is the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico
Mexico
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border.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
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.
High Schools
- Grades 9-12
- Hidalgo Early College High School http://hidalgo.schoolspan.com/school/hidalgohigh/index.asp
- Hidalgo Academy (Alternative school)
Junior High School
- Grades 6-8
Elementary Schools
- Grades PK-5
History
Hidalgo's first school was established in 1852. Schools were also established in the nearby communities of Junco, Capote, and Granjeno during the late 19th century. The Hidalgo Independent School District was created in 1925 by the Texas LegislatureTexas Legislature
The Legislature of the state of Texas is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. The legislature is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives. The Legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin...
. Its boundaries, covering a thirty-six square mile area, were established at that time as well. Hidalgo ISD remained small and by the 1950s, the district made arrangements to transport high school students to neighboring McAllen ISD
McAllen Independent School District
The McAllen Independent School District is a school district headquartered in the city of McAllen, Texas, United States.In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.- Schools :...
for their studies. As enrollment increased, however, a new Hidalgo High School was constructed and opened its doors in 1976, serving grades 7-12. Ida Diaz Junior High School and the district's second elementary campus (J.C. Kelly Elementary School) opened in the 1980s. Growth slowed in the 1990s, due in part to the completion of a new high school in neighboring Valley View ISD
Valley View Independent School District (Hidalgo County, Texas)
Valley View Independent School District is a public school district based in unincorporated Hidalgo County, Texas , near Pharr.Valley View Independent School District is a public school district covering in the cities of Hidalgo, McAllen and Pharr, Texas...
. Students from that district had attended Hidalgo High since it was reestablished in 1976. Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. Elementary School opened in 1999. District enrollment topped 3,000 for the first time during the 2002-03 school year. An alternative high school, Hidalgo Academy, was established soon after and a fourth elementary campus (Hidalgo Park) opened in August 2004. Frequent renovations and other improvements have been made to accommodate the growing student population.
Student demographics
The following figures are as of the 2007-08 school year.- Total District Enrollment: 3,395
- Student enrollment by campus
- Hidalgo High School (893)
- Ida Diaz Junior High School (696)
- Hidalgo Elementary School (480)
- Hidalgo Park Elementary School (421)
- J.C. Kelly Elementary School (442)
- Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. Elementary School (423)
- Hidalgo Academy (40)
- Student enrollment by ethnicity
- Hispanic: 3,383 (99.65%)
- White: 6 (0.18%)
- African American: 4 (0.12%)
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 2 (0.06%)
- Students by socio-economic status
- Economically Disadvantaged: 3,050 (89.84%)
- Limited English Proficient: 1,903 (56.05%)
- Students w/Disciplinary Placements (2006–07): 29 (0.85%)
- At-Risk: 2,445 (72.02%)