Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Silver Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Silver Lake Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Silver Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
23%
5%
White
18%
48%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Silver Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Lake Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Silver Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brigadoon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
381 students attend Silver Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Silver Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary School offer ?
Silver Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Lake Elementary School part of?
Silver Lake Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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