Summary
McGregor Elementary in McGregor, TX, serves 455 students in grades 2 through 5 within the McGregor Independent School District (Isd), and is currently facing significant academic challenges, with its state ranking dropping from the 58th percentile (3 stars) in 2021-2022 to the 10th percentile (1 star) in the current school year.
This decline is stark when compared to nearby schools. While McGregor Elementary's proficiency rates in Reading (34-37%) and Math (26-32%) are roughly half the state average, top-performing neighbors like South Bosque Elementary (5 stars, 98th percentile) and Crawford Elementary (5 stars, 96th percentile) achieve proficiency rates of 80-96% in the same subjects. Even Speegleville Elementary, the lowest-ranked nearby school, holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 45th percentile, significantly outperforming McGregor. Notably, Moody Elementary, which has a similar or higher poverty rate (68.66%), ranks much higher (69th percentile, 3 stars) and achieves better test scores, suggesting factors beyond poverty are impacting McGregor's performance.
Despite these challenges, there are some positive signs. The school has been highly effective with its Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 73rd percentile (4 stars). Additionally, the 2024-2025 school year saw a notable spike in 5th-grade Reading proficiency (55.56%) and a recovery in 5th-grade Math (35.51%), which could indicate that targeted interventions are beginning to work for older students. However, the school struggles significantly with most student subgroups, including Male, Hispanic, and Low Socio-Economic Status students, all ranking in the 5th percentile or below. With per-student spending of $9,734—higher than top-performing South Bosque Elementary ($8,127)—the issue appears to be less about funding and more about how resources are allocated or the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
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