Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Silver Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Spring Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Silver Spring Elementary School?
513 students attend Silver Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Silver Spring Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Spring Elementary School?
Silver Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Spring Elementary School offer ?
Silver Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Spring Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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