Silver Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Silver Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 602 students in grades 1-5 in Middletown, Delaware, which is part of the Appoquinimink School District, ranked 3rd out of 32 districts in the state.

While Silver Lake Elementary has a diverse student population, its performance is generally average compared to other Delaware elementary schools, ranking in the middle of the state. The school performs relatively well for Hispanic students but struggles with lower rankings and proficiency rates for White, African American, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Silver Lake Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.7% in 2018-2019 to 17.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District, such as Lorewood Grove Elementary and Townsend Elementary, Silver Lake Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools consistently ranking higher and having better academic outcomes. The decline in Silver Lake Elementary's ranking and academic proficiency over the past several years suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state, and addressing the equity gaps and chronic absenteeism concerns could be key focus areas for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 200 East Cochran Street
       Middletown, DE  19709-1496


(302) 378-5023

District: Appoquinimink School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,179 Help


Students who attend Silver Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
High:    Appoquinimink High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.4%
African American:
33.7%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Silver Lake Elementary School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Silver Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.4%), African American (33.7%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 5th best among 7 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Lake Elementary School is $13,179. 6 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silver Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Lake Elementary School 46th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Silver Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Appoquinimink School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appoquinimink School District 3rd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Silver Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 62.44 35th 91 61.5%
2012 72.41 26th 90 71.1%
2013 67.48 32nd 91 64.8%
2015 55.81 46th 108 57.4%
2019 50.13 56th 105 46.7%
2021 47.50 41st 95 56.8%
2022 51.12 45th 104 56.7%
2023 46.70 53rd 103 48.5%
2024 51.07 46th 106 56.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.75 54th 92 41.3%
2022 42.35 36th 62 41.9%
2023 37.68 45th 66 31.8%
2024 52.59 26th 66 60.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.49 53rd 99 46.5%
2021 36.84 41st 67 38.8%
2022 45.66 45th 90 50.0%
2023 46.96 47th 89 47.2%
2024 49.59 44th 97 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.79 58th 99 41.4%
2021 36.61 42nd 67 37.3%
2022 41.37 52nd 90 42.2%
2023 29.56 63rd 89 29.2%
2024 36.47 58th 97 40.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.40 28th 72 61.1%
2021 40.21 12th 22 45.5%
2022 55.45 23rd 60 61.7%
2023 33.46 41st 60 31.7%
2024 50.49 30th 62 51.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.89 6th 37 83.8%
2022 60.76 10th 36 72.2%
2023 56.70 16th 42 61.9%
2024 59.60 17th 37 54.1%
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Rank History for White students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.54 59th 82 28.0%
2021 50.06 30th 65 53.8%
2022 41.70 48th 75 36.0%
2023 40.95 47th 70 32.9%
2024 42.00 44th 73 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 86 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 483 92 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1990 510 92 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 607
1991 538 81 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1992 289 36 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 482 59 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 488 48 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 574 44 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 574 44 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 573 49 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 504 65 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 558 71 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2000 593 103 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 529 98 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2002 406 187 10 38 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 406 187 10 38 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 349 173 10 37 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 369 193 14 45 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 360 216 19 44 1 n/a n/a 0 640
2007 338 213 18 48 5 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 335 241 15 42 4 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 392 274 17 52 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2010 287 190 16 34 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 283 155 11 39 3 0 12 0 503
2012 297 147 14 41 2 0 20 0 521
2013 309 162 13 45 4 3 19 0 555
2014 270 147 13 52 3 0 24 0 509
2015 264 152 13 43 2 0 29 0 503
2016 247 161 12 45 1 1 31 0 498
2017 241 162 16 52 1 1 33 0 506
2018 240 162 16 69 1 2 33 0 523
2019 261 176 15 72 1 0 34 0 559
2020 266 184 18 96 1 1 41 0 607
2021 266 173 16 91 1 0 37 0 584
2022 257 179 16 88 1 0 37 0 578
2023 248 198 22 86 3 0 45 0 602
2024 230 192 12 91 3 0 42 0 570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 35.0 14.9 13.9
1989 579 34.0 17.0 11.6
1990 607 34.0 17.8 11.7
1991 624 34.0 18.3 14.1
1992 330 25.0 13.2 23
1993 546 27.0 20.2 17.9
1994 544 27.5 19.8 20.6
1995 626 33.0 19.0 17.3
1996 626 33.0 19.0 17.3
1997 631 37.0 17.1 16.8
1998 582 38.3 15.2 12.7
1999 644 41.0 15.7 22.5
2000 726 37.0 19.6 16
2001 652 40.0 16.3 20.7
2002 641 45.0 14.2 30
2003 641 45.0 14.2 30
2004 569 35.0 16.3 20.2
2005 623 38.0 16.4 27.4
2006 640 38.0 16.8 26.6
2007 622 41.0 15.2 29.7
2008 637 46.0 13.8 29
2009 738 47.0 15.7 27.8
2010 531 36.0 14.7 36.3
2011 503 33.0 15.2 35
2012 521 33.0 15.7 35.7
2013 555 35.0 15.8 39.3
2014 509 36.0 14.1 31.6
2015 503 34.0 14.7 31
2016 498 34.0 14.6 33.1
2017 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2018 523 34.0 15.3 n/a
2019 559 35.0 15.9 n/a
2020 607 38.0 15.9 n/a
2021 584 38.0 15.3 n/a
2022 578 38.0 15.2 n/a
2023 602 38.0 15.8 n/a
2024 570 40.0 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silver Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 35.0 14.9 13.9
1989 579 34.0 17.0 11.6
1990 607 34.0 17.8 11.7
1991 624 34.0 18.3 14.1
1992 330 25.0 13.2 23
1993 546 27.0 20.2 17.9
1994 544 27.5 19.8 20.6
1995 626 33.0 19.0 17.3
1996 626 33.0 19.0 17.3
1997 631 37.0 17.1 16.8
1998 582 38.3 15.2 12.7
1999 644 41.0 15.7 22.5
2000 726 37.0 19.6 16
2001 652 40.0 16.3 20.7
2002 641 45.0 14.2 30
2003 641 45.0 14.2 30
2004 569 35.0 16.3 20.2
2005 623 38.0 16.4 27.4
2006 640 38.0 16.8 26.6
2007 622 41.0 15.2 29.7
2008 637 46.0 13.8 29
2009 738 47.0 15.7 27.8
2010 531 36.0 14.7 36.3
2011 503 33.0 15.2 35
2012 521 33.0 15.7 35.7
2013 555 35.0 15.8 39.3
2014 509 36.0 14.1 31.6
2015 503 34.0 14.7 31
2016 498 34.0 14.6 33.1
2017 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2018 523 34.0 15.3 n/a
2019 559 35.0 15.9 n/a
2020 607 38.0 15.9 n/a
2021 584 38.0 15.3 n/a
2022 578 38.0 15.2 n/a
2023 602 38.0 15.8 n/a
2024 570 40.0 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Silver Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $514 (3.9%) $15,238 (115.6%) $13,179

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 103 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)55.129.2
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)65.643.1
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary School)56.640.5
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)62.350.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)54.338.2
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)67.247.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary School)46.741.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)58.648.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)5743.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)7152.4
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Elementary School)32.627.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)55.243.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559602
 7.7%
African American176198
 12.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1522
 46.7%
Hispanic7286
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White261248
 5%
Two or More Races3445
 32.4%


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Silver Lake Elementary School ranks 46th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Silver Lake Elementary School.

Students who attend Silver Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
High : Appoquinimink High School

Students at Silver Lake Elementary School are 40% White, 34% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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