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Silver Lake Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 216 students in Silver Lake Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Silver Lake Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
216 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Lake Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,458 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,880 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,458
$15,484
Spending / Student
$25,880
$16,797
Best Silver Lake Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Lake Public Schools?
Silver Lake Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 216 students.
What is the rank of Silver Lake Public Schools?
Silver Lake Public Schools is ranked #177 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake Public Schools?
95% of Silver Lake Public Schools students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Lake Public Schools?
Silver Lake Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Silver Lake Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,880 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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