Schools in McGregor, TX¶
Public Schools¶
McGregor is served by the McGregor Independent School District (MISD).
McGregor ISD Schools¶
- McGregor Primary School (PK-1)
- McGregor Elementary School (2-5)
- H.G. Isbill Jr. High (6-8)
- McGregor High School (9-12)
Ratings and Information¶
- TEA 2025 Academic Accountability: McGregor ISD earned a C overall — consistent with prior years.
- Student Achievement: C
- School Progress: C
- Closing the Gaps: B
- TEA 2024–2025 Financial (FIRST) Rating: McGregor ISD received a C (Meets Standard) in financial accountability.
- Graduation Rate: 95.6% (Class of 2023) — exceeds the statewide average of 90.3%.
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2025 Campus-Level TEA Ratings¶
| Campus | Overall | Student Achievement | School Progress | Closing the Gaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor High School | B | B | B | A |
| Isbill Junior High | C | C | C | C |
| McGregor Elementary School | D | F | D | C |
| McGregor Primary School | D | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notable: McGregor High School is the strongest performer (B overall, A in Closing the Gaps). McGregor Elementary is the primary concern, with an F in Student Achievement — 56.7% of students are economically disadvantaged. McGregor Primary (K–1) is rated D; subcategory scores are not rated due to limited STAAR testing at those grade levels.
Sources: Texas Tribune, TEA TXschools.gov, Texas Education Agency 2025 A-F Accountability ratings.
Private Schools¶
There are no major private K-12 schools located directly within McGregor. Families seeking private education would need to look in the larger nearby city of Waco. Some of the options there include:
- Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (PK-12)
- Vanguard College Preparatory School (6-12)
- Woodway Christian School (PK-8)
Homeschooling¶
For families interested in homeschooling, there are several resources and associations available in the Central Texas area:
- Texas Home Educators (THE): A statewide organization that provides resources and support for homeschooling families.
- TheHomeSchoolMom.com: Lists various homeschool groups in Texas.
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC): Offers a search tool to find local homeschool groups.
Sources: McGregor-ISD.org, Niche.com, TexasTribune.org, GreatSchools.org, and other web search results.