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#4010 of 4,742 schools in NY

Silver Creek Middle School

Middle School · Silver Creek Central School District · Silver Creek, NY

A Silver Creek Central School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 DICKINSON ST, Silver Creek, NY 14136

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$25,936
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Silver Creek Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Creek Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low205/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,875

Median home value

$143,700

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Silver Creek Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$25,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Creek Middle School is listed in SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Creek Middle School

Silver Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Silver Creek, NY, part of Silver Creek Central School District, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,010 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Creek Middle School

What grades does Silver Creek Middle School serve?

Silver Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Creek Middle School?

Silver Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Creek Middle School rank in NY?

Silver Creek Middle School ranks #4,010 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Silver Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Creek Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Silver Creek Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Silver Creek Middle School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Creek Middle School?

56.4% of students at Silver Creek Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chautauqua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
Area population (ZIP 14136)
5,274
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
42
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 14136; 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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