For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 579 students in Hidalgo, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hidalgo, TX is Diaz J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hidalgo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hidalgo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diaz J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Hidalgo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Valley View 8th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Gr: 8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Valley View 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Gr: 9 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo, TX include Diaz J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hidalgo?
1 public middle schools are located in Hidalgo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo?
Hidalgo public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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