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Best Schools in Silver Lake, MN
Silver Lake, MN has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,223 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Silver Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Silver Lake, MN
The top high schools in Silver Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dassel-cokato Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
2. Hutchinson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
3. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. Lester Prairie Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Silver Lake, MN
The top middle schools in Silver Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dassel-cokato Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students
2. Hutchinson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
3. Gsl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Silver Lake, MN
The top elementary schools in Silver Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cokato Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students
2. Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 369 Students
3. Hutchinson Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 381 Students
4. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
5. Lester Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
6. Hutchinson West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 426 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Silver Lake, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Silver Lake, MN has a total population of 1,873 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Silver Lake, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Silver Lake, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Silver Lake, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Silver Lake, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Silver Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Silver Lake, MN
How many schools are in Silver Lake, MN?
Silver Lake, MN has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,223 students in total.
How do schools in Silver Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Silver Lake score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Silver Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Silver Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Silver Lake
1 of 1 schools in Silver Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Silver Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.