DR Alejo Salinas JR El vs Valley View South El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 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
Valley View South El
Hidalgo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
| Measure | DR Alejo Salinas JR El Hidalgo, Texas | Valley View South El Hidalgo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1395 of 4,686 | #1331 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21144 of 50,301 | #20428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 342 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Hidalgo | Hidalgo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View South El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 55.7).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Valley View South El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •DR Alejo Salinas JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Valley View South El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Valley View South El is the larger school with 353 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 Valley View South El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View South El ranks higher (56.8 vs 55.7 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 Valley View South El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hidalgo and Hidalgo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Alejo Salinas JR El: 342. Valley View South El: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Alejo Salinas JR El and Valley View South El rank in Texas?
DR Alejo Salinas JR El is 1395th of 4,686 and Valley View South El is 1331st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).