Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 751 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Silver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Creek Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
751 students attend Silver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Silver Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Silver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 751 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
