Top Rankings
Silver Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,691 students in Silver Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Silver Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
1,691 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Silver Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
23%
# Black Students
22 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,568 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
93%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,803 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,105
$23,991
Spending / Student
$21,803
$24,753
Best Silver Lake School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Regional High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-3844
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-3844
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Regional Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
256 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 582-3555
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 582-3555
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,691 students.
What is the rank of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District is ranked #158 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake School District?
93% of Silver Lake School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Silver Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,803 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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