Below Average
#2744 of 3,192 schools in MI
Silver Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5858 CULVER RD, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Math 24% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Lake Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Silver Lake Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,678
Median home value
$375,700
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49684; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| The Children's HousePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Long Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Tcaps Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 297 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Lake Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; 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 Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,744 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School is 17.2:1. 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 MI?
Silver Lake Elementary School ranks #2,744 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Silver Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Lake Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Silver Lake Elementary 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
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (231) 933-3580
- Area population (ZIP 49684)
- 21,328
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 · 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 49684; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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