Summary:
In zip code 78557, located in Hidalgo, Texas, there is a single middle school, Diaz J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 615 students as part of the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd).
Diaz J H presents a mixed picture of performance. The school's standout strength is its Algebra I program, where 85.71% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, dramatically outperforming the state average of 54.03%. However, this success contrasts sharply with struggles in other areas. General math proficiency is low, with only 14.38% of 7th graders and 25.52% of 6th graders meeting state standards. Reading is a persistent challenge across all grades, with the largest gap in 8th grade, where just 43.29% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 58.69%. Social Studies is a critical weakness, with only 18.18% of 8th graders proficient. The school's overall state ranking has declined, dropping from the 34th percentile (2-star) in 2024-2025 to the 28th percentile (1-star) in 2025-2026.
Despite a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and spending of $11,070 per student, these resources have not translated into broad academic success. A high percentage of students (87.48%) are economically disadvantaged, which can present additional challenges. The school's dropout rate is low at 0.5%, matching the district average. For parents, the key takeaway is that Diaz J H offers an exceptional advanced math program for select students, but the general curriculum in reading, math, and social studies needs significant improvement to bring overall performance up to state averages.
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