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#681 of 990 schools in CT
Silver Lane School
Elementary School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
An East Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
15 Mercer Ave., East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Lane School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Silver Lane School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,523
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Anna E. Norris SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Betances Learning Lab Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Lane School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Lane School
Silver Lane School is a public elementary school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Lane School
What grades does Silver Lane School serve?
Silver Lane School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Lane School?
Silver Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lane School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Lane School rank in CT?
Silver Lane School ranks #681 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Silver Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Silver Lane School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Lane School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Silver Lane School a charter school?
No, Silver Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Lane School a Title I school?
No, Silver Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Lane School?
81.8% of students at Silver Lane School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5500
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06118; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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