Silver Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Silver Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, Michigan, serving 306 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district.

While Silver Lake Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.83%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.7% in the district and 39.6% statewide. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 20.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Lake Ann Elementary School.

Additionally, Silver Lake Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.33% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average and some nearby schools such as Cherry Knoll Elementary School. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 458 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 854 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5858 Culver Rd
       Traverse City, MI  49685


(231) 933-3580

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
854th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,145 Help


Students who attend Silver Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School
High:    Traverse City High School
    West Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
4.4%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Silver Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.66. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.4%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School is 16.6. 5 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Lake Elementary School is $15,145. 5 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silver Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Lake Elementary School 854th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Silver Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Traverse City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Traverse City Area Public Schools 168th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.04 729th 1545 52.8%
2007 65.45 574th 1565 63.3%
2008 58.33 812th 1577 48.5%
2009 58.59 826th 1589 48.0%
2010 64.30 714th 1552 54.0%
2011 66.51 572nd 1552 63.1%
2012 48.19 878th 1566 43.9%
2013 55.54 737th 1563 52.8%
2014 68.45 458th 1533 70.1%
2015 57.33 672nd 1580 57.5%
2016 57.34 656th 1548 57.6%
2017 38.42 897th 1466 38.8%
2018 51.80 760th 1448 47.5%
2019 40.07 830th 1408 41.1%
2021 33.02 776th 1153 32.7%
2022 29.51 939th 1344 30.1%
2023 34.74 920th 1470 37.4%
2024 39.66 854th 1486 42.5%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 761st 1397 45.5%
2019 37.81 733rd 1134 35.4%
2021 36.71 502nd 749 33.0%
2022 37.01 700th 1099 36.3%
2023 49.24 641st 1350 52.5%
2024 42.49 766th 1381 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 838th 1443 41.9%
2019 42.84 675th 1171 42.4%
2022 25.18 869th 1106 21.4%
2023 38.50 787th 1321 40.4%
2024 38.64 796th 1342 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 678th 1446 53.1%
2019 34.79 790th 1196 33.9%
2021 28.72 682nd 915 25.5%
2022 33.21 758th 1139 33.5%
2023 34.78 849th 1334 36.4%
2024 40.94 773rd 1347 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Silver Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 783rd 1253 37.5%
2019 25.50 891st 1128 21.0%
2021 26.07 783rd 1005 22.1%
2022 17.20 956th 1102 13.2%
2023 22.99 961st 1198 19.8%
2024 28.09 888th 1204 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Silver Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan 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 375 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 401 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 379 0 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 356 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 356 0 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 356 1 1 1 10 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 354 1 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 326 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 326 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 341 1 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 338 1 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 333 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 263 2 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 285 3 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 302 1 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 302 1 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 300 1 6 5 5 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 304 0 9 7 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 312 1 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 338 1 7 4 6 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 318 n/a 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 266 0 4 6 7 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 252 1 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 247 0 3 9 5 0 11 0 275
2012 261 0 1 12 3 0 10 0 287
2013 239 0 0 18 1 0 7 0 265
2014 241 1 0 16 2 0 8 0 268
2015 258 2 2 13 4 0 5 0 284
2016 246 2 2 12 2 1 8 0 273
2017 330 1 5 19 3 1 16 0 375
2018 301 1 3 19 1 1 10 0 336
2019 323 8 3 20 1 1 11 0 367
2020 347 4 4 15 2 0 11 0 383
2021 303 5 4 14 2 0 12 0 340
2022 305 2 3 19 2 0 13 0 344
2023 281 2 1 14 3 0 5 0 306
2024 268 2 2 13 4 0 4 0 293

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 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 407 n/a n/a 12.8
1990 392 24.0 16.3 8.9
1991 362 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a 19.4
1993 369 n/a 0.0 19.2
1994 365 17.9 20.4 11.2
1995 333 17.3 19.2 12
1996 333 17.3 19.2 12
1997 351 17.0 20.6 15.1
1998 354 19.0 18.6 17.5
1999 342 19.0 18.0 12
2000 280 17.5 16.0 31.4
2001 305 17.6 17.3 24.3
2002 317 16.1 19.7 30
2003 317 16.1 19.7 30
2004 317 17.8 17.8 32.8
2005 324 15.9 20.4 29
2006 334 17.7 18.9 37.1
2007 356 17.7 20.1 36.5
2008 338 18.4 18.4 34.9
2009 283 15.6 18.1 43.1
2010 274 14.4 18.9 45.3
2011 275 15.8 17.3 42.9
2012 287 15.6 18.3 48.1
2013 265 13.7 19.2 43
2014 268 14.8 18.1 45.9
2015 284 15.0 18.9 41.9
2016 273 15.0 18.2 39.6
2017 375 17.8 21.0 47.7
2018 336 16.0 20.8 49.7
2019 367 21.4 17.1 49.9
2020 383 22.0 17.3 47
2021 340 21.4 15.8 44.7
2022 344 21.3 16.1 46.2
2023 306 18.0 17.0 50.3
2024 293 17.6 16.6 45.4

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 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 407 n/a n/a 12.8
1990 392 24.0 16.3 8.9
1991 362 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a 19.4
1993 369 n/a 0.0 19.2
1994 365 17.9 20.4 11.2
1995 333 17.3 19.2 12
1996 333 17.3 19.2 12
1997 351 17.0 20.6 15.1
1998 354 19.0 18.6 17.5
1999 342 19.0 18.0 12
2000 280 17.5 16.0 31.4
2001 305 17.6 17.3 24.3
2002 317 16.1 19.7 30
2003 317 16.1 19.7 30
2004 317 17.8 17.8 32.8
2005 324 15.9 20.4 29
2006 334 17.7 18.9 37.1
2007 356 17.7 20.1 36.5
2008 338 18.4 18.4 34.9
2009 283 15.6 18.1 43.1
2010 274 14.4 18.9 45.3
2011 275 15.8 17.3 42.9
2012 287 15.6 18.3 48.1
2013 265 13.7 19.2 43
2014 268 14.8 18.1 45.9
2015 284 15.0 18.9 41.9
2016 273 15.0 18.2 39.6
2017 375 17.8 21.0 47.7
2018 336 16.0 20.8 49.7
2019 367 21.4 17.1 49.9
2020 383 22.0 17.3 47
2021 340 21.4 15.8 44.7
2022 344 21.3 16.1 46.2
2023 306 18.0 17.0 50.3
2024 293 17.6 16.6 45.4

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.
Finances

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 $724 (7.3%) $9,174 (92.7%) $9,897
2020 $784 (6.9%) $10,547 (93.1%) $11,331
2021 $1,336 (10.5%) $11,331 (89.5%) $12,667
2022 $2,489 (18.2%) $11,175 (81.8%) $13,664
2023 $1,470 (9.7%) $13,674 (90.3%) $15,144

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Lake Elementary 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 830th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 920th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)46.643.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)60.152.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Silver Lake Elementary School)43.143.6
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.550.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)34.744.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.954.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Silver Lake Elementary School)26.517
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)49.839.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lake Elementary School)5034
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)59.554
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Silver Lake Elementary School)3412.8
 21.2%
   5th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)43.537.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367306
 16.6%
African American82
 75%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White323281
 13%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%50.3%
 0.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Silver Lake Elementary School.

Silver Lake Elementary School ranks 854th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : West Middle School
High : Traverse City High School
High : West Senior High

Students at Silver Lake Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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

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