Summary
Snyder Intermediate in Snyder, TX, serves 344 students in grades 4 and 5 within the Snyder Independent School District (Isd), a district that faces significant systemic challenges. The school has experienced a dramatic and recent academic decline, dropping from the 48th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 16th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. This sharp fall affects nearly every student group, including those from low-income backgrounds, who make up about 75% of the student body. In contrast, the nearby Snyder Pri (serving PK-3) shows more stable performance, suggesting that academic challenges may accelerate in the upper elementary grades at Snyder Intermediate.
Despite these struggles, there are a few bright spots. The school shows a notable strength in 5th Grade Science, where 35.67% of students were proficient in 2024-2025—6 points above the state average. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR test results have been mixed but occasionally strong, with 4th graders scoring above the state average in Spanish Reading in 2022-2023. However, these positives are overshadowed by widespread underperformance in Reading and Math, where the school typically scores 10-20 points below the state average. The school’s support for Special Education students has been highly inconsistent, with rankings swinging from the 72nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 28th percentile in 2025-2026.
Resource allocation does not appear to be the primary issue, as the school spends $11,505 per student and maintains a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 15.8. Yet these resources are not translating into improved academic outcomes, pointing to potential issues with instruction, curriculum, or school culture. The only subgroup performing at a middling level is Gifted and Talented students (49th percentile), while all other groups rank in the bottom 20% of the state. Urgent, targeted intervention is needed to reverse the school’s current downward trajectory and ensure that all students receive the support they need to succeed.
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