Hidalgo Independent School District
school district in Texas
The Hidalgo Independent School District is a public school district based in Hidalgo, Texas, United States. The district serves most of Hidalgo and the city of Granjeno as well as small portions of McAllen, Pharr (including sections of Las Milpas), and San Juan. It southern boundary is the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border. It serves many colonias.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
In 2018, J.C. Kelly Elementary was named a Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education.
Schools
High schools
Grades 9-12
Hidalgo Early College High School
Hidalgo Academy Archived 2014-02-04 at the Wayback Machine (Alternative school)
Junior high school
Grades 6-8
Ida Diaz Junior High School Archived 2014-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
Elementary schools
Grades PK-5
Hidalgo Elementary School Archived 2014-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
J.C. Kelly Elementary School
Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. Elementary School
History
Hidalgo's first school was established in 1852. Schools were also established in the nearby communities of Junco, Capote, and Granjeno during the late 19th century.
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