Enrollment
498
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Snyder, TX
Snyder J H
Federal NCES profile for Snyder J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484065014034
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snyder J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Snyder · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Snyder J H has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snyder J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Snyder, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snyder J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snyder J H
Snyder J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Snyder, Texas, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,589 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #513.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 257 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Snyder Isd also operates Snyder Pri (755 students) and Snyder H S (720 students) alongside Snyder J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Snyder J H compares
Snyder J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 24.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Snyder J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snyder Isd, which includes Snyder J H.
$13,631
Per student
0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 18.6%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Snyder J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snyder H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snyder Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snyder J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Snyder J H
How many students attend Snyder J H?
Snyder J H has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Snyder, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snyder J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Snyder J H is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snyder J H?
64.3% of students at Snyder J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snyder J H?
The largest demographic group at Snyder J H is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Snyder, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snyder J H?
Snyder J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snyder J H rank among public schools in Snyder?
By Resource Investment Index, Snyder J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Snyder, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Snyder on the city page.
Is Snyder J H a good school?
Snyder J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Snyder Isd?
Besides Snyder J H, Snyder Isd also operates Snyder Pri (755 students), Snyder H S (720 students), and Snyder Int (344 students). See the Snyder Isd district page for the complete list.
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