Original Research by School Decision on Mcgregor H S
McGregor High School is a school of about four hundred students in a small Central Texas city that is experiencing rapid growth, driven largely by job creation from SpaceX and other industrial employers. The school serves grades nine through twelve and sits on the east side of town, away from the historic downtown but within a community actively adding residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments.
The student body is about evenly split between Hispanic and white students, with smaller Black, Asian, and multiracial populations. About half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a mixed-income community. Data on English learners and students with IEPs was not available.
State test results from 2024-25 show a mixed profile across subjects. In mathematics, the school shows strength: students approaching the standard and those meeting the standard together make up a solid cohort, and a meaningful share reached the master level. Science similarly shows high rates of students approaching the standard, with a strong share meeting it. In English language arts, however, students approaching the standard falls noticeably lower, and the proportion reaching mastery is small. Social studies sits between these poles, with high rates approaching the standard but lower rates meeting it and very few reaching mastery. The overall proficiency picture across all tested subjects reflects this variation, with about three-quarters of students meeting the standard or above.
Only one year of state test data was available, so trend analysis was not possible. A parent may want to ask the school about how these results compare to recent prior years and what instructional moves are underway, particularly in English language arts where fewer students are meeting the standard.
The district is in the middle of a bond program to upgrade and expand facilities, a multi-year investment that will shape campus conditions over time. More directly relevant to college and career readiness, McGregor ISD has revamped its Advanced Placement offerings, expanded dual-credit course options, and added high school credit and advanced math courses at the junior high level. These moves signal a deliberate push toward college pathways. The district also joined the state Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which provides performance bonuses to high-performing teachers, particularly in reading and math at elementary and middle grades and in foundational high school courses. This program aims at teacher retention and classroom stability.
McGregor High School sits in a town of slow growth and hometown character that is now in one of McLennan County's most rapidly developing corridors. Housing values in the zip code are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are reasonable, making McGregor accessible to families across income levels. The school's student body reflects that mix: a working- and middle-class enrollment with room for both local roots and newcomers drawn by jobs and affordable housing.
Graduation rate data was not available, making it impossible to characterize college and career completion outcomes for this school. A parent would want to ask the school directly about four-year graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment or employment tracking.
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