Winona Independent School District (Isd)

The Winona Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Winona, Texas, serving 1,166 students across three schools: Winona Elementary (PK-5), Winona Middle (6-8), and Winona High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 26th percentile statewide, with a high level of economic disadvantage affecting 84% to 91% of students across all schools.

Winona Middle is the standout performer, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools. It achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the state average, and shows strong year-over-year growth in reading and math. In contrast, Winona Elementary is the most challenged school, with a 0-star rating and only 11.7% of 4th graders proficient in math. Winona High School is a consistent performer with a 2-star rating and a high 97.2% graduation rate, though it struggles with Algebra I and U.S. History while excelling in Biology and English I.

A key finding is the inverse relationship between resource allocation and performance: Winona Elementary has the lowest spending per student ($10,658) and highest student-teacher ratio (15.6), while Winona High School has the highest spending ($16,904) and lowest ratio (9.0). Mathematics is a district-wide crisis, with proficiency rates in elementary and middle school well below state averages. However, Winona Middle shows promising growth, suggesting targeted interventions are working, while the high school's mixed performance highlights the need for focused support in math and history.