Diaz J H vs DR Alejo Salinas JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diaz J H
Hidalgo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
DR Alejo Salinas JR El
Hidalgo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Diaz J H Hidalgo, Texas | DR Alejo Salinas JR El Hidalgo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,684 | #1395 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8400 of 15,369 | #21144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Hidalgo | Hidalgo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 46.5).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 87.5%).
- •Diaz J H does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Diaz J H is the larger school with 615 students compared with 342.
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 Diaz J H better than DR Alejo Salinas JR El?
On the Success Index (US), DR Alejo Salinas JR El ranks higher (55.7 vs 46.5 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 Diaz J H and DR Alejo Salinas JR El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hidalgo and Hidalgo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diaz J H: 615. DR Alejo Salinas JR El: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diaz J H and DR Alejo Salinas JR El rank in Texas?
Diaz J H is 871st of 1,684 and DR Alejo Salinas JR El is 1395th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).