Enrollment
1,148
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, TX
Gregory-Portland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gregory-Portland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482178002200
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory-Portland Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory-Portland Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory-Portland Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Portland, TX.
School address
District: Gregory-Portland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482178002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gregory-Portland Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gregory-Portland Middle
Gregory-Portland Middle is a large middle school in Portland, Texas, enrolling 1,148 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 679 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students) and Andrews El (530 students) alongside Gregory-Portland Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gregory-Portland Middle compares
Gregory-Portland Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 33.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Gregory-Portland Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gregory-Portland Isd, which includes Gregory-Portland Middle.
$13,710
Per student
+0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.6%
State 13.5%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gregory-Portland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Cliff El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory-Portland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gregory-Portland Middle
How many students attend Gregory-Portland Middle?
Gregory-Portland Middle has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory-Portland Middle?
46.8% of students at Gregory-Portland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory-Portland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gregory-Portland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Portland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory-Portland Middle?
Gregory-Portland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gregory-Portland Middle rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory-Portland Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Portland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Gregory-Portland Middle a good school?
Gregory-Portland Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gregory-Portland Isd?
Besides Gregory-Portland Middle, Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students), Andrews El (530 students), and East Cliff El (474 students). See the Gregory-Portland Isd district page for the complete list.
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