Silver Ridge Elementary School

9100 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 956 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver Ridge Elementary School's student population of 956 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
956 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1207 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
48%
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65%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
40%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1207 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Silver Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Trail Elementary School, Cooper City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School?
956 students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Silver Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Ridge Elementary School?
Silver Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Silver Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Silver Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Ridge Elementary School part of?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   5/3/2010
This school educates the whole child with an excellent art and music program as well as PE and structured recess. The faciliites are immaculate, all parents are involved, and every student's education matters.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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