Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
75%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School?
68 students attend Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School?
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School offer ?
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School part of?
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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