Silver Ridge Elementary School

9100 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver Ridge Elementary School's student population of 904 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
904 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#913 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silver Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
39%
37%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
41%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Silver Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School?
904 students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Silver Ridge Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Ridge Elementary School?
Silver Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Silver Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Ridge Elementary School part of?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   5/3/2010
This school educates the whole child with an excellent art and music program as well as PE and structured recess. The faciliites are immaculate, all parents are involved, and every student's education matters.
- Posted by Parent - mdb.a

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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