Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Silverlake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Silverlake Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
What Starts Here, Changes the World!
School Rankings
Silverlake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverlake Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverlake Elementary School's ranking?
Silverlake Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Silverlake Elementary School often compared to?
Silverlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silvercrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Silverlake Elementary School?
662 students attend Silverlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Silverlake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverlake Elementary School?
Silverlake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silverlake Elementary School offer ?
Silverlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Silverlake Elementary School part of?
Silverlake Elementary School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
The teachers and staff are excellent at Silverlake. They care for their students' well being and put a lot of effort into developing the children they teach.
2 2/24/2016
Horrible experience caring and teaching in special children. Special education is very bad in this school
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