Best Schools in Portland, TX
Portland, TX has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,108 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portland, TX
The top high schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Ed
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corpus Christi Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
2. Gregory-portland H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
3. Taft H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taft Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portland, TX
The top middle schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gregory-portland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
2. Adkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corpus Christi Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
3. Ricardo L Trevino J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taft Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portland, TX
The top elementary schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Cliff El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
2. Clark El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Andrews El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
4. Austin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory-portland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
5. Woodroe Petty El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taft Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portland, TX has a total population of 18,798 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portland, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portland, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portland, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Portland, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portland, TX
How many schools are in Portland, TX?
Portland, TX has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,108 students in total.
How do schools in Portland perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Portland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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