Tyler Reporter

There were two Pacific Islander students enrolled in Winona ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Winona ISD schools welcomed 1,078 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Pacific Islander students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Winona ISD roughly covers schools within Smith County and has a main office in Winona.

Among the three schools in Winona ISD schools, Winona High School recorded the highest enrollment of Pacific Islander students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of one student.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students... dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools... gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Pacific Islander Students	Pacific Islander students %
2021-22	1,078	2	0.2
2020-21	1,053	2	0.2
2019-20	1,119	1	0.1