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Twin River Elem-silver Creek (Closed 2020)

609 5th St
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Twin River Elem-silver Creek ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(18-19)
50-59%
52%
(18-19)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Twin River Elem-silver Creek?
30 students attend Twin River Elem-silver Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Twin River Elem-silver Creek students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin River Elem-silver Creek?
Twin River Elem-silver Creek has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Twin River Elem-silver Creek offer ?
Twin River Elem-silver Creek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Twin River Elem-silver Creek part of?
Twin River Elem-silver Creek is part of Twin River Public Schools School District.

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