Silver Lake Regional Middle School

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Silver Lake Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Kingston, MA, with a student population of 528. The school is part of the Silver Lake District, which is ranked 171 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silver Lake Regional Middle School has consistently ranked in the top third of Massachusetts middle schools, with performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments generally above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance in Science is slightly below the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Silver Lake Regional Middle School performs better than lower-ranked schools like John W Rogers Middle and Whitman Middle, but lags behind higher-performing schools such as Norwell Middle School, Hanover Middle, and Duxbury Middle.

Silver Lake Regional Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending of around $19,000-$20,000 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of around 12:1, suggesting the school is well-resourced. However, the analysis also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as addressing disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students in recent years. Overall, Silver Lake Regional Middle School appears to be a solid-performing middle school, but there may be opportunities to learn from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools to further enhance student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 256 Pembroke Street
       Kingston, MA  02364


(781) 582-3555

District: Silver Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,270 Help


Students who attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Silver Lake Regional High

Feeder schools for Silver Lake Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Dennett Elementary
    Halifax Elementary
    Kingston Elementary
    Kingston Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
4.0%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Compare Details Silver Lake Regional Middle School ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (4%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Lake Regional Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Lake Regional Middle School is $19,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silver Lake Regional Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Lake Regional Middle School 196th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Silver Lake Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Silver Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Lake 171st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Silver Lake Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.96 119th 339 64.9%
2004 49.47 186th 344 45.9%
2005 52.15 181st 356 49.2%
2006 65.76 136th 399 65.9%
2007 69.86 123rd 399 69.2%
2008 69.06 128th 407 68.6%
2009 70.00 132nd 409 67.7%
2010 68.11 140th 434 67.7%
2011 65.86 154th 449 65.7%
2012 71.50 132nd 455 71.0%
2013 67.64 154th 455 66.2%
2014 73.13 126th 455 72.3%
2015 78.82 91st 441 79.4%
2016 79.11 88th 482 81.7%
2017 86.16 56th 487 88.5%
2018 79.94 92nd 484 81.0%
2019 75.56 125th 498 74.9%
2021 64.35 163rd 501 67.5%
2022 62.87 165th 497 66.8%
2023 67.24 145th 501 71.1%
2024 55.80 196th 493 60.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 143rd 467 69.4%
2019 59.40 154th 484 68.2%
2021 42.77 255th 489 47.9%
2022 55.44 174th 503 65.4%
2023 42.43 212th 444 52.3%
2024 32.67 269th 441 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.84 88th 438 79.9%
2019 60.00 154th 452 65.9%
2021 57.67 160th 462 65.4%
2022 67.13 112th 489 77.1%
2023 77.91 67th 481 86.1%
2024 60.88 148th 469 68.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.97 85th 463 81.6%
2019 78.28 100th 478 79.1%
2021 65.50 150th 483 68.9%
2022 68.66 134th 494 72.9%
2023 71.75 125th 489 74.4%
2024 64.61 155th 481 67.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 127th 417 69.5%
2019 64.50 110th 424 74.1%
2021 37.26 248th 431 42.5%
2022 44.25 194th 445 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.19 102nd 466 78.1%
2019 70.05 146th 478 69.5%
2021 60.79 175th 485 63.9%
2022 54.37 197th 497 60.4%
2023 59.65 180th 489 63.2%
2024 45.73 240th 483 50.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.80 156th 491 68.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.10 109th 339 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.15 189th 378 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 92nd 395 76.7%
2019 65.20 126th 396 68.2%
2021 50.77 180th 401 55.1%
2022 48.05 195th 404 51.7%
2023 53.04 172nd 403 57.3%
2024 37.69 232nd 392 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Lake Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 882 6 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 897
1989 823 7 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 841 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1991 827 7 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 844
1992 1230 12 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1993 1240 14 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1263
1994 1296 13 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1314
1995 960 14 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1996 960 14 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1997 963 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1998 1009 6 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1024
1999 1079 10 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
2000 1087 13 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1109
2001 1095 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
2002 1070 7 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
2003 1070 7 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
2004 1087 10 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
2005 600 11 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2006 605 14 4 4 0 n/a n/a 1 628
2007 581 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 1 602
2008 614 9 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 631
2009 623 9 6 4 0 0 0 0 642
2010 593 10 5 2 0 0 0 0 610
2011 600 13 5 0 0 1 0 0 619
2012 602 6 2 1 0 1 0 0 612
2013 614 7 5 2 0 3 2 0 633
2014 597 9 6 3 0 3 2 0 620
2015 582 11 6 5 0 1 2 0 607
2016 594 12 10 2 0 1 3 0 622
2017 548 7 7 4 0 0 3 0 569
2018 520 7 5 7 0 0 3 0 542
2019 482 6 8 11 2 1 4 0 514
2020 463 7 6 16 2 1 9 0 504
2021 485 5 3 18 3 0 8 1 523
2022 466 4 3 23 4 0 7 2 509
2023 491 7 2 21 3 0 4 0 528

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 Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 897 n/a n/a n/a
1989 839 n/a n/a n/a
1990 854 n/a n/a n/a
1991 844 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1253 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1314 n/a n/a n/a
1995 982 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 982 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 976 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1024 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1099 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1109 n/a 0.0 6
2001 1114 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 1090 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 1090 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 1106 78.8 14.0 6.5
2005 617 36.9 16.7 7.3
2006 628 47.0 13.4 8.6
2007 602 47.0 12.8 10.6
2008 631 48.1 13.1 10.5
2009 642 49.4 13.0 11.4
2010 610 47.9 12.7 13.4
2011 619 42.8 14.4 13.7
2012 612 41.7 14.6 16.8
2013 633 45.0 14.0 17.2
2014 620 45.0 13.7 17.4
2015 607 46.0 13.1 19.8
2016 622 47.0 13.2 n/a
2017 569 42.8 13.2 n/a
2018 542 45.0 12.0 n/a
2019 514 45.8 11.2 n/a
2020 504 44.4 11.3 n/a
2021 523 41.6 12.5 n/a
2022 509 42.8 11.8 n/a
2023 528 42.6 12.3 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 Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 897 n/a n/a n/a
1989 839 n/a n/a n/a
1990 854 n/a n/a n/a
1991 844 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1253 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1314 n/a n/a n/a
1995 982 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 982 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 976 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1024 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1099 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1109 n/a 0.0 6
2001 1114 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 1090 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 1090 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 1106 78.8 14.0 6.5
2005 617 36.9 16.7 7.3
2006 628 47.0 13.4 8.6
2007 602 47.0 12.8 10.6
2008 631 48.1 13.1 10.5
2009 642 49.4 13.0 11.4
2010 610 47.9 12.7 13.4
2011 619 42.8 14.4 13.7
2012 612 41.7 14.6 16.8
2013 633 45.0 14.0 17.2
2014 620 45.0 13.7 17.4
2015 607 46.0 13.1 19.8
2016 622 47.0 13.2 n/a
2017 569 42.8 13.2 n/a
2018 542 45.0 12.0 n/a
2019 514 45.8 11.2 n/a
2020 504 44.4 11.3 n/a
2021 523 41.6 12.5 n/a
2022 509 42.8 11.8 n/a
2023 528 42.6 12.3 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 Regional Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $840 (4.6%) $17,311 (95.4%) $18,151
2020 $1,280 (6.4%) $18,751 (93.6%) $20,031
2021 $1,108 (5.7%) $18,161 (94.2%) $19,270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Lake Regional Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 145th of 501 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6350.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake)6350
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6145.3
 15.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake)6145
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)5741.1
 15.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake)5741.5
 15.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6050.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lake)5949.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6046.3
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Silver Lake)5946.1
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6046.1
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Silver Lake)6046
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6047.6
 12.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Silver Lake)6047
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Silver Lake Regional Middle School)6046.3
 13.8%
   All Grades Science (Silver Lake)5946.1
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514528
 2.7%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White482491
 1.9%
Two or More Races44


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In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Silver Lake Regional Middle School.

Students at Silver Lake Regional Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Silver Lake Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Silver Lake Regional High

Silver Lake Regional Middle School ranks 196th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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