Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Silver Lake Colony - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver Lake Colony serves the southeastern part of Clark, SD, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Lake Colony - 07's student population of 16 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Silver Lake Colony - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Colony - 07 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Lake Colony - 07's ranking?
Silver Lake Colony - 07 is ranked #492 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Colony - 07?
16 students attend Silver Lake Colony - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Silver Lake Colony - 07 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Lake Colony - 07?
Silver Lake Colony - 07 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Colony - 07 offer ?
Silver Lake Colony - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Lake Colony - 07 part of?
Silver Lake Colony - 07 is part of Clark School District 12-2.
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