Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way
Tel:
(253)945-3900
- Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way's student population of 465 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1755 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 23% |
| Black | 21% | 4% |
| White | 19% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Federal Way School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Silver Lake Elementary School - Federal Way is Decatur High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakota Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Olympic View Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Federal Way Olympic View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
0.7 miles
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-3500 0.7 PK-5 411 - Federal Way Lakota Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 761 students
0.8 miles
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-4800 0.8 6-8 761 - Federal Way Decatur High School Grades: 9-12 | 1400 students
0.9 miles
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-5200 0.9 9-12 1400 - Federal Way Internet Academy Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 207 students
0.9 miles
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-2230 0.9 PK-12 207 - Federal Way Saghalie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 474 students
0.9 miles
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253)945-5000 0.9 6-8 474
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