Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Hills Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Hills Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Hills Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Silver Hills Elementary School?
298 students attend Silver Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Silver Hills Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Hills Elementary School?
Silver Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Hills Elementary School offer ?
Silver Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Hills Elementary School part of?
Silver Hills Elementary School is part of Wallace School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2019
Almost all of the homeroom teachers are very helpful toward the students. They have a proficient way of teaching the students basic and advanced curriculum. The teachers show the students how to show, Miner PRIDE. Miner PRIDE is short for: Be productive at all times, be respectful towards yourself and others, always show integrity, do your best, even when no one is looking, and show encouragement. This is our school motto, which helps the students make the right choices. The teachers and students are very nice, so you don't have to worry about bullies or silly things like that. I would say that this school is astounding, and I would recommend this school to anybody who wants to get a good education.
2 1/19/2012
great school, upholds
family values and makes
it work for the students. thankyou mr. howard and the rest of your staff.
2 9/5/2011
not enough availability of technology and the facilities are old
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