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Winona Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 847 students in Winona Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Winona Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,869 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
3,744,431 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
250,897 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winona Independent School District, which is ranked #700 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#688 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
54%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
36%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,798 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,633 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,798
$13,371
Spending / Student
$13,633
$14,099
Best Winona Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4040
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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