Snook Independent School District (Isd)

The Snook Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural Texas district serving approximately 609 students across two schools: Snook Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Snook Secondary (6th through 12th grade). Over 62% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and the district holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 33rd percentile statewide.

Snook Secondary is the district's standout school, driven by a strong science curriculum and an impressive 96.7% graduation rate. It significantly outperforms the state average in Biology (77.27% proficient) and shows a steady upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 43rd to the 54th percentile. However, the school faces a notable "middle school math cliff," with 6th and 7th grade math scores dropping to 25% and 11.11%, respectively—far below state averages. In contrast, Snook Elementary shows strength in 5th grade math (51.16% proficient, above the state average) but struggles significantly with early literacy, as 3rd and 4th grade reading proficiency (around 28-32%) lags roughly 20 points behind the state. The elementary school's state rank has also declined from the 42nd to the 28th percentile.

Resource allocation appears to favor the secondary school, which spends $15,801 per student with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio, compared to $12,422 and a 15.1:1 ratio at the elementary level. This investment correlates with the secondary school's better overall performance. The district's future success hinges on replicating the secondary school's positive momentum at the elementary level, particularly by addressing early reading deficits and ensuring a smoother math transition into middle school.