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7.5 avg / 10

Silver Lake School District

School District · Silver Lake, Kansas

Students: 701
Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,666

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#38 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,666

$588 vs Kansas median

District size

701 students

Larger than Kansas median

About Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a Silver Lake, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 701 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $14,666 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Silver Lake is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Silver Lake Elem, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Silver Lake students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Silver Lake, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 51.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Silver Lake with test data.

Schools in Silver Lake

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Silver Lake
Total Enrollment
701
Teachers (FTE)
63
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Silver Lake?

The average composite rating for Silver Lake is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake spends $14,666 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Silver Lake?

The average student-teacher ratio in Silver Lake is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake Elem is the highest-rated school in Silver Lake with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Silver Lake?

Across schools in Silver Lake with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
51.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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