The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Social studies. The lowest is 43% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Silver Creek Elementary School
Silver Creek Elementary School is a newer school built as part of Washington Local School District's facility modernization effort. It serves kindergarten through sixth grade and sits in Toledo on the city's north side. The school consolidated students from two older schools, Wernert and Jackman, into a single modern building that opened after the 2021-22 school year.
The school enrolls a student body that is economically disadvantaged, with a substantial majority qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial and ethnic composition is mixed, with a slight majority white enrollment and meaningful shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. The school draws from neighborhoods in this part of Toledo, a mid-sized industrial city anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors. Housing values in the school's zip code are modest, notably below state and national benchmarks, though the area is experiencing some residential interest as part of Toledo's broader revitalization efforts.
Test results from the most recent year show proficiency rates that fall below the midpoint across the county's other elementary schools. In mathematics and English language arts, proficiency sits in the bottom quartile among tested Lucas County schools. Science proficiency is somewhat stronger, and social studies data from an earlier year suggested higher performance in that subject, though those results are several years old and social studies is no longer tested at the elementary level in Ohio's current assessment.
The school is new in physical plant and represents an investment in modern facilities. It is the product of a voter-approved bond and operating levy that unlocked substantial Ohio state matching funds, reflecting community commitment to facility improvement across the district. That modernization is ongoing: sixth grade will be departing the elementary in fall 2026 when Washington Local opens a new middle school serving grades six through eight, so families entering now will experience a single year or two with the current grade structure before that transition occurs.
The modest test performance suggests the school may benefit from academic support or intervention as it settles into serving this community. A parent considering this school might want to ask directly about the school's academic priorities, any reading or math intervention programs in place, and how the transition to a new middle school configuration will affect planning for students now in fifth or sixth grade. The school's newness and facilities investment are clear assets; understanding the academic support structures in place would help a family make a fuller picture of what the learning environment offers.
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