The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenways Int
Greenways Intermediate serves grades five and six in Amarillo as a regular public school within Canyon Independent School District. The school enrolls a moderately sized cohort, with roughly equal numbers in each grade, and draws a diverse student body: a clear majority is white, with a substantial share identifying as Hispanic, alongside smaller populations of Asian, Black, two-or-more-races, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Roughly two of every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a mixed-income enrollment typical of growing suburban Amarillo.
Academic performance at Greenways shows mixed results across the tested subjects. In English language arts, sixth graders demonstrated stronger proficiency than fifth graders, while math results declined between grades. Fifth-grade math proficiency sits in the mid-range; sixth-grade math proficiency is slightly lower. Science proficiency in fifth grade falls below the school's ELA and math levels. When viewed across performance tiers, the school shows a broad distribution: a strong majority of students approach grade-level standards, but only a smaller share meet or master them, and the gap is widest in mathematics and social studies, where mastery rates are notably modest. State testing data for fifth-grade ELA in Spanish was unavailable due to very low enrollment in that assessment pathway.
The school sits within Canyon ISD, a district navigating significant fiscal strain. Voters have rejected the district's proposed property-tax increase in back-to-back elections, constraining local revenue, and the district projects a substantial general-fund shortfall for the coming year with district-wide spending reductions underway. These conditions affect staffing, program offerings, and classroom resources at all schools in the district, including Greenways. The district opened West Plains High School in fall 2022, reshaping feeder patterns across the south and southwest side of Amarillo, where much of the district's recent growth has concentrated.
Greenways is located in the Greenways neighborhood on Amarillo's south side, a newer suburban planned development built to serve families. The area reflects Amarillo's broader character: a city with a revitalizing downtown core surrounded by distinct neighborhoods, from historic tree-lined districts to modern south-side subdivisions with family parks and amenities. Housing values in the Greenways zip code are modest relative to state benchmarks, and rents are accessible, making the area attractive to working families. The city has grown modestly but steadily over the past decade, with growth heavily concentrated on the south and southwest sides. Amarillo's economy rests on healthcare, government, food processing, defense, and aerospace, creating a stable employment base that has drawn in-migration in recent years.
A parent considering Greenways should understand that this is an intermediate school navigating moderate academic proficiency in a district under fiscal pressure. The school's strength lies in a broad approach to standards; the opportunity lies in deepening proficiency and mastery, especially in math and science. Families may want to engage directly with the school about how it is managing budget constraints and what supports it offers for students working toward proficiency.
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