Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silverdale Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silverdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverdale Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#981 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Silverdale Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Silverdale Elementary School often compared to?
Silverdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Silverdale Elementary School?
589 students attend Silverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Silverdale Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverdale Elementary School?
Silverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silverdale Elementary School offer ?
Silverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silverdale Elementary School part of?
Silverdale Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
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