Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Snyder Academy 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Snyder Academy?
37 students attend Snyder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Snyder Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snyder Academy?
Snyder Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snyder Academy offer ?
Snyder Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Snyder Academy part of?
Snyder Academy is part of Snyder Independent School District.
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