Silver Lake School District
School District · Silver Lake, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Silver Lake?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Silver Lake as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Silver Lake Jr-sr High
Silver Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#4 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,666
$588 vs Kansas median
District size
701 students
Larger than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Silver Lake
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Lake Elem | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Silver Lake Jr-sr High | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.8/10, 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 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Silver Lake students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Silver Lake with test data.
Schools in Silver Lake
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 8.8/10. 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 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Silver Lake?
Across schools in Silver Lake with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.4%
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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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