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#89 of 219 schools in DE
Top 40% in state
Silver Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE
An Appoquinimink School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 East Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709
- Math 39% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Lake Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Silver Lake Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,672/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), 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
$129,971
Median home value
$444,900
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Brick Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 1.9 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Mot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appoquinimink School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Lake Elementary School is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Lake Elementary School
Silver Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middletown, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 570 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Lake Elementary School
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary School serve?
Silver Lake Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Lake Elementary School rank in DE?
Silver Lake Elementary School ranks #89 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Silver Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Lake Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Silver Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Silver Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Silver Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (302) 378-5023
- Area population (ZIP 19709)
- 50,542
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19709; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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