Summary:
Zip code 79257 is served by a single school, Silverton School, a comprehensive PK-12 campus within the Silverton Independent School District (Isd) that enrolls 204 students and offers a notably low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
Silverton School stands out for its exceptional high school performance, achieving a 100% proficiency rate in Biology and an 85.71% proficiency in English I Reading on end-of-course exams, both far exceeding state averages. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the data reveals a significant "valley" in middle school math: while 6th-grade math proficiency is strong at 66.67%, it drops sharply to just 16.67% in 7th grade before recovering to 52.17% in 8th grade. This inconsistency suggests a specific challenge with the 7th-grade math curriculum that parents should be aware of. Elementary reading scores also show volatility, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 35.71% and 5th-grade reading dropping from 70% to 58.82% year-over-year, likely influenced by small class sizes where a few students can dramatically shift percentages.
Despite these early struggles, the school demonstrates a clear ability to "catch students up" by high school, as evidenced by the dramatic outperformance on EOC exams. Science is a particular strength across all grade levels, culminating in the perfect Biology score. With per-student spending of $13,184 and a moderate economic disadvantage rate of 50.49%, Silverton School offers a personalized learning environment that adds significant academic value in later years, making it a strong choice for families who value small class sizes and a focus on high school readiness.
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