Summary:
The Gregory-Portland Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 4,524 students across seven schools—one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools (including an Early Childhood Center)—in the communities of Gregory and Portland, Texas, earning a strong 4-star rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide.
Among the elementary schools, East Cliff Elementary stands out as the consistent top performer, maintaining a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and exceeding both district and state averages in all subjects. In contrast, Austin Elementary faces the most challenges, with the lowest state ranking (62nd percentile) and a 3-star rating, despite having the highest per-student spending ($12,403) and the smallest class sizes (12.5:1 student-teacher ratio). This inverse relationship suggests that factors like teaching quality and community support matter more than spending alone. Andrews Elementary shows strong early Spanish-language test scores in 3rd grade but sees a sharp decline by 5th grade, indicating a need for better bilingual support in upper grades.
At the secondary level, Gregory-Portland Middle is a math powerhouse, with 91.07% of its Algebra I students scoring proficient—far above the state average of 54.03%—though its standard 8th-grade math proficiency is low at 31.47%, revealing a two-tiered math experience. Gregory-Portland High School is a rising star, improving its state ranking from the 63rd to the 72nd percentile over three years, with strong End-of-Course scores in U.S. History (80.38% proficient) and English II (72.56% proficient). The district’s overall metrics benefit from a "halo effect," where the high school and middle school’s standout results mask struggles at elementary schools like Austin and Andrews. The Early Childhood Center, serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.95%), is a critical bellwether for future achievement gaps.
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