Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen's student population of 124 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen's ranking?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is ranked #411 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen?
124 students attend Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen offer ?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen part of?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is part of Silver Lake School District.
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