DIAZ J H

615 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**J.H. Diaz Junior High School**, located in Hidalgo, Texas, serves as a core middle-level educational institution within the Hidalgo Independent School District. Situated on E. Pirate Drive, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and the personal growth of its adolescent student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and future career paths. By leveraging the resources of the Hidalgo ISD, J.H. Diaz Junior High integrates modern instructional strategies with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to keep students engaged, motivated, and connected to their community. Through its commitment to excellence, the school serves as a cornerstone for student success in the Hidalgo area.

615

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIAZ J H
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	615

Hispanic
615 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HIDALGO ISD
Phone:	(956)843-4351
Website:	http://jhs.hidalgo-isd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 208

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DIAZ J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	208
Grade 7	228
Grade 8	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DIAZ J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	49.8%
Male	309	50.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th