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Townsend Elementary School vs. Silver Lake Elementary School

Should you attend Townsend Elementary School or Silver Lake Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Townsend Elementary School
126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Silver Lake Elementary School
200 East Cochran Street
Middletown, DE 19709
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Townsend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Silver Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades 1-5, Townsend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 570 students in grades 1-5, Silver Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
434 students
570 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Townsend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Townsend Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Lake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Townsend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appoquinimink School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appoquinimink School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#41 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
#74 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Townsend Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in DE)
33%
(Top 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in DE)
44%
(Top 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 10% in DE)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Townsend Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Silver Lake Elementary School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
89
101
Grade 2 Students
80
110
Grade 3 Students
91
113
Grade 4 Students
89
122
Grade 5 Students
85
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Townsend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Townsend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Townsend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Townsend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Townsend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appoquinimink School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Townsend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Townsend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Townsend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appoquinimink School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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