Silver Lake School District

9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Silver Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 226 students in Silver Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Silver Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
226 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Silver Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#176 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Silver Lake   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Lake   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Lake   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silver Lake   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Silver Lake   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
216 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
24
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
14
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,376 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,735 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Silver Lake   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Silver Lake   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,376
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Silver Lake   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,735
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Silver Lake   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Silver Lake School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 226 students.
What is the rank of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District is ranked #195 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake School District?
96% of Silver Lake School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Lake School District?
Silver Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Silver Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,735 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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