County program record

Hidalgo County, Texas

16 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

What this means for families: This statewide baseline confirms the district framework, not a local program name. Charter and special-purpose LEA obligations may differ.

Coverage
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
La Joya Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Secondary GT /Pre AP and AP Teachers provide direct services to students in the Identified core area/areas as well as advanced learners in which differentiation in instruction is provided for them by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the regular school program.

How services work: Secondary GT /Pre AP and AP Teachers provide direct services to students in the Identified core area/areas as well as advanced learners in which differentiation in instruction is provided for them by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the regular school program.

How students are identified: Secondary GT /Pre AP and AP Teachers provide direct services to students in the Identified core area/areas as well as advanced learners in which differentiation in instruction is provided for them by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the regular school program.

Grades
Grades K-12
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Donna Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Evey PSJA Gifted and Talented identified student is prepared for success through the implementation of self directed learning, research and communication that allows them to explore their passions while developing innovative products and performances as part of the curriculum and program services .

How services work: Evey PSJA Gifted and Talented identified student is prepared for success through the implementation of self directed learning, research and communication that allows them to explore their passions while developing innovative products and performances as part of the curriculum and program services .

How students are identified: The Gifted and Talented Screening and Identification Process .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Weslaco Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Mercedes Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Monte Alto Independent School District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

A gifted/talented student is a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who .

How services work: The state's goal for G/T students is to ensure that students who participate in G/T services demonstrate self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication skills.

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Mission Consolidated Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
McAllen Independent School District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

Gifted and Talented Identification Process .

How services work: The official district page confirms the local program; the accessible page text does not specify the current delivery model.

How students are identified: Gifted and Talented Identification Process .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
La Villa Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Hidalgo Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Program goals and objectives have been developed and implemented according to the standards set forth in The Texas State Plan for Gifted Education established by the Texas Education Agency.

How services work: The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has maintained a policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.

How students are identified: Parent G/T Nomination Information .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Sharyland Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Progreso Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Lyford Consolidated Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Lyford Consolidated Independent School District publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Talented Education.

How services work: Athletics Business Office Child Nutrition Curriculum & Instruction Human Resources Maintenance Police Department Public Relations & Communications Special Education Student Health Services Superintendent's Office Support Services Tax Office Technology Transportation Staff Show submenu for Staff .

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Valley View Independent School District

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 829.1 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 207.19 sq miLocal program reviewed
  3. 86.54 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 55.13 sq miLocal program reviewed
  5. 54.11 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. 44.92 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. 42.52 sq miLocal program reviewed
  8. 41.59 sq miState framework reviewed
  9. 35.21 sq miLocal program reviewed
  10. 34.81 sq miState framework reviewed
  11. 33.23 sq miState framework reviewed
  12. 27.89 sq miLocal program reviewed
  13. 26.25 sq miState framework reviewed
  14. 22.17 sq miState framework reviewed
  15. 18.65 sq miLocal program reviewed
  16. 10.09 sq miState framework reviewed
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