Summary:
The Snyder Independent School District (Snyder Independent School District (Isd)) in Snyder, Texas, serves approximately 2,317 students across four schools—Snyder Pri, Snyder Intermediate, Snyder J H, and Snyder High School—in a high-poverty area where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the district ranks in the bottom 15% of Texas schools.
Among the schools, Snyder High School stands out as the strongest performer, with a 95.3% graduation rate, a very low 0.7% dropout rate, and a 2-star rating—the highest in the district. It is the only school showing an upward trend in state ranking, and it consistently beats the state average in U.S. History (79% proficient vs. 70% state). In contrast, Snyder Intermediate has experienced a steep decline, dropping from the 48th percentile to the 16th percentile over three years. Snyder J H is the lowest-ranked school overall but has a notable strength in advanced math: 64.7% of its Algebra I students were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 47%, though its general 8th-grade math proficiency is just 8%.
A key takeaway is the "Algebra I anomaly," where middle school students taking the exam perform dramatically better than high school students (50% vs. 22% proficient), suggesting a two-tier math system. The district spends over $12,900 per student—above the state average—yet academic results lag, indicating that high poverty levels are a major challenge. Snyder Pri shows mixed results in Spanish-language tests, with 3rd graders outperforming the state but 4th and 5th graders scoring 0% in some subjects. Overall, while Snyder High School offers a bright spot with its graduation rate and history scores, the district faces significant hurdles in closing the achievement gap.
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