Excellent
#252 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 12% in state
Silver Spring Intermediate
Middle School · Hamilton School District · Sussex, WI
A Hamilton School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
N58W22350 Silver Spring Dr, Sussex, WI 53089
- Math 80% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Spring Intermediate score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Silver Spring Intermediate 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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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
$116,042
Median home value
$387,100
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Asa Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Spring Intermediate is listed in Hamilton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Spring Intermediate
Silver Spring Intermediate is a public middle school in Sussex, WI, part of Hamilton School District, serving approximately 783 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Spring Intermediate
What grades does Silver Spring Intermediate serve?
Silver Spring Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Silver Spring Intermediate?
Silver Spring Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring Intermediate is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Spring Intermediate rank in WI?
Silver Spring Intermediate ranks #252 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Silver Spring Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Spring Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Spring Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Spring Intermediate has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Silver Spring Intermediate a charter school?
No, Silver Spring Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Spring Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Silver Spring Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Spring Intermediate?
12.9% of students at Silver Spring Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (262) 246-1973
- Area population (ZIP 53089)
- 20,202
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53089; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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