Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)

The Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 5,745 students across seven schools, including four elementary schools (two primary schools for PK-2 and two intermediate schools for grades 3-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8), and one high school (grades 9-12), and is rated in the 71st percentile among Texas districts with a 4-star rating.

For parents, the standout school is Port Neches Intermediate, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating, with test scores significantly above district and state averages. In contrast, Groves Intermediate is a concern, as it is the only school in the district with a 2-star rating and its ranking has dropped from the 63rd to the 49th percentile. At the middle school level, Port Neches Middle outperforms Groves Middle, holding a 4-star rating and 72nd percentile rank. Port Neches-Groves High School excels with a 98.4% graduation rate and very low 0.3% dropout rate, though its state ranking has fluctuated. A clear geographic performance divide exists, with schools in Port Neches consistently outperforming those in Groves, which correlates with lower free/reduced lunch rates in Port Neches schools.

Key metrics reveal a "barbell" effect in middle school math: both middle schools achieve 100% proficiency in Algebra I, yet only 18-25% of 7th graders are proficient in grade-level math, highlighting a critical challenge. Science is a district strength, with 5th-grade scores at both intermediate schools far exceeding state averages. The two primary schools (Groves Pri and Port Neches Pri) lack test scores but serve high percentages of economically disadvantaged students (55.63% and 40.24%, respectively). Overall, the district offers strong high school outcomes and pockets of elementary excellence, but must address the declining performance at Groves Intermediate and the widespread struggle with grade-level math.