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Silver Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 229 students in Silver Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Silver Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
229 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,070 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,410 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,070
$15,379
Spending / Student
$24,410
$16,683
Best Silver Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School-bladen
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District is ranked #177 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake School District?
95% of Silver Lake School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Silver Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,410 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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