Silver Crest Elementary School

Silver Crest Elementary School is a charming rural public school located in Silverton, Oregon. Nestled along Loar Road SE, the school serves kindergarten through eighth grade with an enrollment of 132 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. With eight full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention to each student.

Silver Crest Elementary's academic performance reflects areas where growth is needed; its MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 places it in the 52nd percentile among Oregon schools. In reading and ELA, 47% of students are proficient or above, while in math, 34% meet proficiency standards. Despite these challenges, the school is focused on student development and continuous improvement.

The rural setting around Silver Crest Elementary School offers a close-knit community where children can thrive amidst nature and supportive neighbors.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Silver Crest Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Silver Crest Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.