Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Creek Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Creek Elementary School is ranked #2196 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Silver Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
452 students attend Silver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Silver Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Silver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Silver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Creek Elementary School part of?
Silver Creek Elementary School is part of Silver Creek Central School District.
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