Serving 186 students in grades 6-12, Silver River Mentoring And Instruction ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction's student population of 186 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver River Mentoring And Instruction 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3676 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
47%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver River Mentoring And Instruction's ranking?
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction is ranked #3676 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver River Mentoring And Instruction?
The graduation rate of Silver River Mentoring And Instruction is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Silver River Mentoring And Instruction?
186 students attend Silver River Mentoring And Instruction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Silver River Mentoring And Instruction students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver River Mentoring And Instruction?
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver River Mentoring And Instruction offer ?
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver River Mentoring And Instruction part of?
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction is part of Marion School District.
School Reviews
2 10/8/2015
Worst school ever! Staff isn't even certified. Kids teach them selves by sitting in front of a computer all day.
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