256 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Silver Lake Regional Middle School serves 523 students in grades 7-8.
Silver Lake Regional Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Silver Lake Regional Middle School's student population of 523 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Lake Regional Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Silver Lake Regional Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
93%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.14
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School?

523 students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Silver Lake Regional Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Regional Middle School?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Silver Lake Regional Middle School offer ?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Silver Lake Regional Middle School part of?

Silver Lake Regional Middle School is part of Silver Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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