Silver City Elementary School

Summary:

Silver City Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cumming, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,128 students. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Silver City Elementary consistently performs above the state average in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, Silver City's 5th-grade students outperformed the state average by 8.5 percentage points in ELA, 18.6 percentage points in Math, and 12.3 percentage points in Science. The school's performance is also strong compared to the Forsyth County district average, with 5th-grade students exceeding the district average by 9.7 percentage points in ELA, 9.6 percentage points in Math, and 6.4 percentage points in Science. Silver City Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking as high as 121 out of 1,214 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

While Silver City Elementary outperforms the nearby schools like Cumming Elementary and Chattahoochee Elementary in academic metrics, the other schools in the Forsyth County district also demonstrate strong performance, with several ranking in the top half of Georgia elementary schools. The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Silver City Elementary suggests a more socioeconomically diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and provide a more well-rounded learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6200 Dahlonega Hwy
       Cumming, GA  30028


(678) 965-5020

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Silver City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Forsyth Middle School
High:    North Forsyth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,128

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Compare Details Silver City Elementary School ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.15. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver City Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Silver City Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.57 136th 1125 87.9%
2008 78.79 179th 1134 84.2%
2009 83.90 120th 1133 89.4%
2010 80.16 187th 1183 84.2%
2011 85.83 85th 1212 93.0%
2012 82.65 135th 1201 88.8%
2013 75.51 288th 1225 76.5%
2014 73.90 313th 1231 74.6%
2015 68.39 330th 1240 73.4%
2016 79.30 214th 1233 82.6%
2017 84.16 172nd 1205 85.7%
2018 82.60 195th 1209 83.9%
2019 85.41 168th 1234 86.4%
2021 89.28 121st 1214 90.0%
2022 83.48 198th 1244 84.1%
2023 77.62 255th 1242 79.5%
2024 74.15 294th 1248 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 642 5 7 41 0 n/a n/a 8 703
2008 772 9 10 42 0 n/a n/a 14 847
2009 830 6 15 43 0 n/a n/a 14 908
2010 803 11 17 76 3 0 24 0 934
2011 793 11 15 75 1 0 24 0 919
2012 833 11 14 75 3 0 31 0 967
2013 809 14 14 87 3 0 19 0 946
2014 851 25 15 105 2 0 15 0 1013
2015 903 29 17 122 3 0 21 0 1095
2016 951 29 15 123 4 0 35 0 1157
2017 1033 34 27 146 5 0 37 0 1282
2018 1054 48 34 163 4 0 47 0 1350
2019 864 53 31 116 4 1 42 0 1111
2020 841 49 42 113 6 1 43 0 1095
2021 794 52 35 123 5 1 44 0 1054
2022 778 60 50 146 5 1 53 0 1093
2023 761 71 91 148 5 1 51 0 1128

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 City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 703 46.5 15.1 17.7
2008 847 56.0 15.1 16.8
2009 908 64.5 14.1 20.1
2010 934 60.5 15.4 22.3
2011 919 56.5 16.2 23.3
2012 967 60.1 16.0 24.3
2013 946 59.0 16.0 23.2
2014 1013 58.5 17.3 23.8
2015 1095 66.0 16.5 24.6
2016 1157 74.0 15.6 20.2
2017 1282 78.5 16.3 20.4
2018 1350 82.0 16.4 19.3
2019 1111 69.5 15.9 16.1
2020 1095 70.3 15.5 16.4
2021 1054 72.5 14.5 14.7
2022 1093 69.5 15.7 n/a
2023 1128 69.5 16.2 16.5

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 City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 703 46.5 15.1 17.7
2008 847 56.0 15.1 16.8
2009 908 64.5 14.1 20.1
2010 934 60.5 15.4 22.3
2011 919 56.5 16.2 23.3
2012 967 60.1 16.0 24.3
2013 946 59.0 16.0 23.2
2014 1013 58.5 17.3 23.8
2015 1095 66.0 16.5 24.6
2016 1157 74.0 15.6 20.2
2017 1282 78.5 16.3 20.4
2018 1350 82.0 16.4 19.3
2019 1111 69.5 15.9 16.1
2020 1095 70.3 15.5 16.4
2021 1054 72.5 14.5 14.7
2022 1093 69.5 15.7 n/a
2023 1128 69.5 16.2 16.5

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 City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $115 (1.5%) $7,438 (98.5%) $7,553
2018 $129 (1.6%) $8,015 (98.4%) $8,144
2019 $136 (1.5%) $8,869 (98.5%) $9,005

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver City Elementary School)5746.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)67.860.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver City Elementary School)65.655.6
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)77.671.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silver City Elementary School)59.142.2
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)71.756.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver City Elementary School)73.254.3
 18.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)79.872.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver City Elementary School)62.157.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)72.363.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver City Elementary School)60.265.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)74.568.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Silver City Elementary School)65.260.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)70.562.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11111128
 1.5%
African American5371
 34%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian3191
 193.5%
Hispanic116148
 27.6%
Pacific Islander11
White864761
 11.9%
Two or More Races4251
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.1%16.5%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver City Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,128 students attended Silver City Elementary School.

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

Middle : North Forsyth Middle School
High : North Forsyth High School

Students at Silver City Elementary School are 67% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Silver City Elementary School ranks 294th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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