DR Alejo Salinas JR El vs Hidalgo Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Alejo Salinas JR El
Hidalgo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Hidalgo Early College H S
Hidalgo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students
| Measure | DR Alejo Salinas JR El Hidalgo, Texas | Hidalgo Early College H S Hidalgo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1395 of 4,686 | #1197 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #21144 of 50,301 | #12629 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,029 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,029 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Hidalgo | Hidalgo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 33.1).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.8%).
- •Hidalgo Early College H S does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Hidalgo Early College H S is the larger school with 1,029 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 DR Alejo Salinas JR El better than Hidalgo Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), DR Alejo Salinas JR El ranks higher (55.7 vs 33.1 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 DR Alejo Salinas JR El and Hidalgo Early College H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hidalgo and Hidalgo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Alejo Salinas JR El: 342. Hidalgo Early College H S: 1,029. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Alejo Salinas JR El and Hidalgo Early College H S rank in Texas?
DR Alejo Salinas JR El is 1395th of 4,686 and Hidalgo Early College H S is 1197th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).