Summary:
Zip code 79789, serving the Wink, Texas area, is home to two public schools—Wink Elementary (grades PK-6) and Wink High School (grades 7-12)—both part of the Wink-Loving Independent School District (ISD), a small district with a total enrollment of 438 students and a strong commitment to resources, as seen in per-student spending of over $21,000 and very low student-teacher ratios (11.5:1 at the elementary level and 8:1 at the high school level).
Wink Elementary stands out as the district's academic leader in year-over-year improvement, climbing from a 3-star to a 4-star rating and reaching the 72nd percentile in state rankings. It excels in elementary mathematics, with 4th graders achieving a 75% proficiency rate—the highest single-subject score in the district—and consistently outperforming state averages in 3rd and 4th grade math. In contrast, Wink High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, along with standout performances in high school science (84.38% proficient in Biology) and English II (72.41% proficient), both well above state averages. However, the high school struggles significantly in middle school math, with only 10% of 8th graders proficient in math compared to the state's 47.24%, and Algebra I proficiency also lags behind.
Key takeaways reveal a "math cliff" where elementary math strength gives way to middle and high school challenges, and an "8th grade slump" in reading that recovers by the upper grades. Science is a clear district strength, particularly at the high school level. Despite high spending and low class sizes, results are mixed, suggesting that targeted support in middle school math and reading could help bridge the gap between early success and later performance. Overall, the district offers a resource-rich environment with strong elementary math and high school science and graduation outcomes, but families should be aware of the academic hurdles that emerge in the middle grades.
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