Berta S Palacios El vs Hidalgo Park El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berta S Palacios El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Hidalgo Park El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Berta S Palacios El Pharr, Texas | Hidalgo Park El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2792 of 4,686 | #1115 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32310 of 50,301 | #17989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidalgo Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 39.4).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Berta S Palacios El is the larger school with 470 students compared with 239.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berta S Palacios El better than Hidalgo Park El?
On the Success Index (US), Hidalgo Park El ranks higher (60.3 vs 39.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berta S Palacios El and Hidalgo Park El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berta S Palacios El: 470. Hidalgo Park El: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berta S Palacios El and Hidalgo Park El rank in Texas?
Berta S Palacios El is 2792nd of 4,686 and Hidalgo Park El is 1115th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).