Serving 11 students in grades 8-11, Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hidalgo County Boot Camp's student population of 11 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hidalgo County Boot Camp ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hidalgo County Boot Camp is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidalgo County Boot Camp's ranking?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
11 students attend Hidalgo County Boot Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hidalgo County Boot Camp students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidalgo County Boot Camp?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hidalgo County Boot Camp offer ?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Hidalgo County Boot Camp part of?
Hidalgo County Boot Camp is part of Weslaco Independent School District.
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