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SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2300 SW 173RD AVE, MIRAMAR, FL 33029 · (754) 323-7400 · Broward County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL327 STUDENTS
Enrollment
327
Elementary
DISTRICT 576 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
126 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
45
Student demographics
White
7%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 38%
Black
33%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 21%
Asian
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
70.4%
FL avg 56.7% . -1.6pp since 2023
Math
70.6%
FL avg 58.9% . -5.1pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
71.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+9.6pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
327
-128 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 11.7:1
% White
7%
was 18%
% Hispanic
51%
was 47%
% Black
33%
was 28%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a tight-knit primary school in MIRAMAR, Florida, operated by BROWARD. The school caters to 327 students in grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 604 students each, so SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 46% leaner than that benchmark.

BROWARD comprises 325 schools with combined enrollment of 243,591 students; SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among them.

On demographics, SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (51%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 33% Black, 7% White, 4% Asian, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Broward County as a whole is about 33% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.5:1. The state averages around 17.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 39% of students at SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 71.5%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Broward County) reports that median household earnings sit near $77,633, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Broward County runs 338 public schools (combined enrollment of about 244,502 students), of which SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.9 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 69.4%.

SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from an outer-ring location.

Over the past 7-year window. SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has fell 28% since 2018, when it stood at 455 (now 327). The White share of enrollment fell from 18% to 7% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 11.7:1 in 2018 to 14.5:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Broward County at a glance

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Population
1,977,129
Census ACS
Median income
$77,633
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
244,502 students

Quick facts

School name
SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BROWARD
Address
2300 SW 173RD AVE, MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Phone
(754) 323-7400
County
Broward County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
327
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
126 (39%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120018003303
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 327 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 14.5:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 7% White, 51% Hispanic, 33% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
SILVER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BROWARD.
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