Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Run Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Run Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2076 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
39%
15%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Run Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Run Elementary School is ranked #2076 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Silver Run Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Silver Run Elementary School?
427 students attend Silver Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Silver Run Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Run Elementary School?
Silver Run Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Silver Run Elementary School offer ?
Silver Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Run Elementary School part of?
Silver Run Elementary School is part of Millville School District.
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