Serving 544 students in grades 7-8, Silver Lake Regional Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Silver Lake Regional Middle School encompasses the entire school district in Kingston, MA, covering approximately 51.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Lake Regional Middle School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Lake Regional Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Regional Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Lake Regional Middle School's ranking?
Silver Lake Regional Middle School is ranked #753 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Silver Lake Regional Middle School often compared to?
Silver Lake Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Tide Charter Public School, Duxbury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School?
544 students attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Silver Lake Regional Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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