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Silver Ridge Elementary School

9100 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Silver Ridge Elementary School's student population of 904 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Silver Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#683 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
68%
52%
67%
52%
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Silver Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School?
904 students attend Silver Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Silver Ridge Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Ridge Elementary School?
Silver Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Silver Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Ridge Elementary School part of?
Silver Ridge Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Reviews

5   5/3/2010
This school educates the whole child with an excellent art and music program as well as PE and structured recess. The faciliites are immaculate, all parents are involved, and every student's education matters.
- Posted by Parent - mdb.a

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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