Summary:
The city of Portland, Texas, is home to four elementary-level schools within the highly-rated Gregory-Portland Independent School District (Isd), serving grades Pre-K through 5 with a total enrollment of 1,990 students.
East Cliff Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the 85th percentile or higher over the last three years and leading the district in most academic metrics for the 2025-2026 school year. In contrast, Clark Elementary presents a puzzle: despite having the highest per-student spending ($10,258) and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (13.0:1), it holds the lowest state ranking (74th percentile) among the three 1-5 schools. Meanwhile, Andrews Elementary tells a story of dramatic improvement, jumping from the 50th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 76th percentile in 2025-2026, driven by exceptional 5th-grade scores in both Reading (71.76%) and Math (74.12%). The Early Childhood Center serves the district's youngest students and has the highest rate of economic disadvantage (62.95%), highlighting the foundational challenges the district addresses.
A key district-wide strength is 5th Grade Math, where all three elementary schools scored above the state average of 47.38% in 2025-2026. Overall, the district ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating, and offers a range of options for families, from the consistent excellence at East Cliff to the rapid gains at Andrews.
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