A+
Excellent
96/100

Hidalgo Park El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8700 S I RD, Pharr, TX 78577
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 91st percentile in Texas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Texas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
279
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%91/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +58 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+27 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+27 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 8700 S I RD
City Pharr
ZIP Code 78577
District 4823100
NCES School ID 482310010819
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78577

Understanding the community around Hidalgo Park El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,871
Per Capita Income $19,018
Poverty Rate 29.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 69.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,300
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hidalgo Park El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.6%
White 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 279
Teachers (FTE) 18.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hidalgo Park El?
Hidalgo Park El has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hidalgo Park El?
Hidalgo Park El has 279 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Hidalgo Park El serve?
Hidalgo Park El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hidalgo Park El receive per student?
Hidalgo Park El receives $16,150 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hidalgo Park El in 78577 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,990
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,142
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
41.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026