WINONA MIDDLE

WINONA MIDDLE is a small junior high in WINONA, Texas, one of the schools within WINONA ISD. The school teaches 265 students in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 59% smaller than the state mean of about 643.

WINONA ISD comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,166 students; WINONA MIDDLE is among them.

Demographically, WINONA MIDDLE reports that the largest single group is White at 37%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 37% Hispanic, 22% Black, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, WINONA MIDDLE records 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.0:1. The state averages around 14.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 85% of students at WINONA MIDDLE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Smith County (around 64%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, WINONA MIDDLE tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 37.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.3%.

Around the school, census data for Smith County shows the typical household earns roughly $74,192 per year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WINONA MIDDLE is one of 65 public schools in Smith County (combined enrollment of about 37,385 students).

Nearest neighbor: WINONA H S, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), WINONA MIDDLE ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 41.5%.

WINONA MIDDLE operates from a small-town location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WINONA MIDDLE has climbed 22%, going from 218 students in 2018 to 265 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 46% to 37% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for WINONA MIDDLE typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.