Summary:
The six public schools in zip code 78374 (Portland, TX) are all part of the high-performing Gregory-Portland Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 83rd percentile among Texas districts and serves approximately 4,649 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
East Cliff Elementary stands out as the academic powerhouse, consistently ranking in the 85th percentile or higher with test scores significantly above state averages—for example, 74.23% of 5th graders proficient in Reading versus 58.47% statewide—while maintaining the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (13.5:1) among elementary schools. In contrast, Andrews Elementary shows a surprising strength in 5th-grade math, outperforming East Cliff with 74.12% proficiency versus 68.75%, despite having a higher free/reduced lunch rate (55.47% vs. 41.56%). Gregory-Portland Middle is a standout for advanced math, with 91.07% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I compared to just 54.03% statewide, while Gregory-Portland High School shows consistent improvement, rising from the 63rd to 72nd percentile over three years with a 92.9% graduation rate and 0.7% dropout rate.
Key metrics reveal economic diversity across schools, with the Early Childhood Center serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.95%) and providing a critical foundation for the district. Student-to-teacher ratios are favorable district-wide, ranging from 13:1 at Clark Elementary to 15.8:1 at the high school. The district's recent test score rebound, particularly in mathematics, and the exceptional advanced math pipeline from middle to high school highlight a system that effectively supports both struggling and high-achieving students.
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