Serving 1,142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver City Elementary School serves the northern part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Silver City Elementary School's student population of 1,142 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,142 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver City Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#315 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
7%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver City Elementary School's ranking?
Silver City Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Silver City Elementary School often compared to?
Silver City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Silver City Elementary School?
1,142 students attend Silver City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Silver City Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver City Elementary School?
Silver City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver City Elementary School offer ?
Silver City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver City Elementary School part of?
Silver City Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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