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Silver Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Haverhill

675 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832

Enrollment

441

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,304 of 1,793

In Haverhill

#9 of 16

public schools

In district

#8 of 16

Haverhill

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Silver Hill Elementary School

5.1/10

Elementary School in Haverhill · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Consentino Middle School

5.2/10

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4.6/10

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About Silver Hill Elementary School

Silver Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill. Silver Hill Elementary School serves approximately 441 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Silver Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,304 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Silver Hill Elementary School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

31% of students at Silver Hill Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,615
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Silver Hill Elementary School — Students at Silver Hill Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.9% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 36.0% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
45.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 50 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2018
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44.8%
ELA
44.3%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
23.8%
ELA
40.3%
2022
Math
35.8%
ELA
29.8%
2023
Math
39.7%
ELA
37.3%
2024
Math
44.5%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
32.5%
ELA
26.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.4/10.

How Silver Hill Elementary School Compares

See how Silver Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
27th percentile in MA
Academic
5.1/10
Average
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.6%

Location

675 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Silver Hill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Golden Hill (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Caleb Dustin Hunking School (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Moody (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Haverhill, see our Haverhill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Consentino Middle School Haverhill 0.1 mi 5.2
Bartlett School and Assessment Center Haverhill 0.2 mi 4.6
Moody Haverhill 0.4 mi 6.6
Moody Preschool Extension Haverhill 0.4 mi 3.1
Tilton Haverhill 0.5 mi 6.4
Caleb Dustin Hunking School Haverhill 0.9 mi 7.0
Haverhill High Haverhill 1.3 mi 4.1
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School Haverhill 1.0 mi 4.3
Greenleaf Academy Bradford 1.1 mi 4.1
BRADFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bradford 1.5 mi 7.5
Gateway Academy Haverhill 1.5 mi 5.9
SACRED HEARTS SCHOOL Bradford 1.3 mi 4.2
Walnut Square Haverhill 1.9 mi 6.3
Bradford Elementary Bradford 1.8 mi 4.0
Pentucket Lake Elementary Haverhill 2.2 mi 3.1
John G Whittier Haverhill 2.3 mi 5.0
HILLTOP SCHOOL Haverhill 2.1 mi
Dr Paul Nettle Haverhill 2.1 mi 4.6
Golden Hill Haverhill 2.2 mi 7.3
GROWING YEARS LEARNING CENTER Methuen 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01832 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,141

Median Home Value

$410,300

Median Rent

$1,612/mo

Population

26,065

College Educated

28.4%

Homeownership

58.1%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silver Hill Elementary School

What grades does Silver Hill Elementary School serve?

Silver Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Silver Hill Elementary School?

Silver Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Hill Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Hill Elementary School rank in MA?

Silver Hill Elementary School ranks #1,304 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Silver Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Hill Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Silver Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Silver Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Silver Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%

District

Haverhill
District Enrollment
7,882
Schools in District
16
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,615
District Rank
#8 of 16

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