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#860 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 32% in state

Silverdale Elementary

Elementary School · Onslow County Schools · Maysville, NC

An Onslow County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

841 Smith Road, Maysville, NC 28555

  • Math 53% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,056
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Silverdale Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Silverdale Elementary 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,297/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maysville), 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

$71,250

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Onslow County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coastal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–5Not available832Compare →
Dixon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available734Compare →
Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available532Compare →
Sand Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Onslow County Schools

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#9 of 39
District spending per student
$11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silverdale Elementary is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silverdale Elementary

Silverdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Maysville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 632 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silverdale Elementary

What grades does Silverdale Elementary serve?

Silverdale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Silverdale Elementary?

Silverdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverdale Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Silverdale Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silverdale Elementary rank in NC?

Silverdale Elementary ranks #860 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Silverdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Silverdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Silverdale Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silverdale Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silverdale Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Silverdale Elementary a Title I school?

No, Silverdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silverdale Elementary?

50.5% of students at Silverdale Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Onslow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 28555)
5,893
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
37.8
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 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 28555; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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