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Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Middle School · Silver Lake

256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364

Enrollment

563

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

5.7

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,123 of 1,793

In Kingston

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

Silver Lake

Equity

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Silver Lake Regional Middle School

5.7/10

Middle School in Kingston · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Silver Lake Regional High

6.2/10

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6.7/10

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About Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Silver Lake Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Kingston, MA, part of Silver Lake. Silver Lake Regional Middle School serves approximately 563 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Silver Lake Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Silver Lake Regional Middle School show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,040
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Silver Lake Regional Middle School — Students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 52.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
41.7% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 57.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.3% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
62.3%
ELA
60.8%
2019
Math
60.3%
ELA
59.8%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
40.3%
ELA
44.3%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
43.3%
2023
Math
47.7%
ELA
45.7%
2024
Math
39.7%
ELA
40.7%
2025
Math
48.7%
ELA
45%

* 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: 3.9/10.

How Silver Lake Regional Middle School Compares

See how Silver Lake Regional Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
37th percentile in MA
Academic
6.5/10
Average
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.4%

Location

256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Silver Lake Regional Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Pembroke Community Middle School (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Pembroke), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Furnace Brook Middle (rated 6.2/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Marshfield), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kingston, see our Kingston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Silver Lake Regional High Kingston 0.2 mi 6.2
Pembroke Community Middle School Pembroke 1.6 mi 6.7
Hobomock Elementary Pembroke 2.8 mi 4.3
Pembroke High School Pembroke 2.8 mi 6.7
Dennett Elementary Plympton 3.0 mi 5.9
ELEMENTS MONTESSORI Duxbury 2.6 mi
Chandler Elementary Duxbury 2.8 mi 6.6
Bryantville Elementary Pembroke 3.0 mi 5.2
BAY FARM MONTESSORI ACADEMY Duxbury 3.3 mi 6.0
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hanson 3.4 mi
Kingston Intermediate Kingston 3.8 mi 5.5
Kingston Elementary Kingston 3.8 mi 3.9
Halifax Elementary Halifax 4.2 mi 6.7
North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke 5.8 mi 6.6
Indian Head Hanson 5.1 mi 7.5
West Elementary Plymouth 5.7 mi 9.0
Map Academy Charter School Plymouth 5.8 mi 4.3
Marshfield High Marshfield 6.8 mi 6.9
Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield 6.8 mi 6.2
Rising Tide Charter Public School Plymouth 5.9 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02364 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,863

Median Home Value

$562,000

Median Rent

$1,157/mo

Population

13,782

College Educated

48.7%

Homeownership

83.7%

Avg Commute

36.3 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

45.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silver Lake Regional Middle School

What grades does Silver Lake Regional Middle School serve?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Lake Regional Middle School rank in MA?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School ranks #1,123 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Silver Lake Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Regional Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Lake Regional Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silver Lake Regional Middle School a charter school?

No, Silver Lake Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Lake Regional Middle School a Title I school?

No, Silver Lake Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%

District

Silver Lake
District Enrollment
1,589
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,040
District Rank
#2 of 2

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