Winona Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Winona Independent School District is a school district
based in Winona
, Texas
(USA
) and covering all of the city of Winona as well as the communities of Red Springs, Sand Flat, Starrville, and East Texas Center (Owentown). In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
. The rankings of the individual schools are broken down as follows:
For the 2003-2004 school year, the district had 987 students enrolled.
Note: All schools are housed in the same facility at 611 Wildcat Dr in Winona, but have separate entrances for each.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Winona
Winona, Texas
Winona is a town in Smith County, Texas, United States. The population was 582 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Tyler, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1870. In May 2009, a referendum to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages in Winona failed in a 94-94 tie. However, on...
, Texas
Texas
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(USA
United States
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) and covering all of the city of Winona as well as the communities of Red Springs, Sand Flat, Starrville, and East Texas Center (Owentown). In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
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. The rankings of the individual schools are broken down as follows:
- Exemplary: 0
- Recognized: 2
- Academically Acceptable: 2
- Academically Unacceptable: 0
For the 2003-2004 school year, the district had 987 students enrolled.
District Facts
- Ethnic composition: African American - 18%; Hispanic - 11%; White - 71%
- 2004 Tax rate: $1.57 per $100 of property valuation
- Total taxable value: $200,142,244
Elementary schools
- Winona Elementary
Note: All schools are housed in the same facility at 611 Wildcat Dr in Winona, but have separate entrances for each.