Silver Strand Elementary School

Silver Strand Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1350 Leyte Rd,  Coronado, CA
Coronado Unified School District
4.3
338 Students
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A unique experience awaits at Silver Strand Elementary, located south of downtown Coronado across from Silver Strand State Beach. The highly rated public school has just over 250 students and caters to a diverse array of young learners, including those from Imperial Beach and beyond. Social-emotional well-being and connectedness are top priority at Silver Strand. Students benefit from well-trained teachers, along with qualified counselors and community mentors who are trained to help students reach their fullest potential. In addition, a diverse array of offerings ensures kids always have something engaging to do. From visual and performing arts to Spanish and physical education, students are encouraged to pursue what interests them most. The school’s STEAM “Specials” lessons encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering and the arts through weekly lessons in the innovation lab or visual and performing arts department. For those interested in recreation, Silver Strand boasts a baseball diamond, sporting fields and blacktop courts. In addition, a breathtaking beach just steps away means students can go from the classroom to an afterschool beach break in seconds. With its unmatched education and array of enriching extracurriculars, Silver Strand is a top choice for Coronado locals.

School Details

Head of School
Bill Cass
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
51%
State Average
17.9%
Science
18.2%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
19.8%
Two or more races
13%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/28/2014
If I could keep my kids in Silver Strand Elementary until they graduated..I would! The reason being the wonderful principal Mr Cass, he is the most friendly man, both with parents and students, always there in the mornings to greet everyone coming to school and to receive hugs from the kids. Staff a...
5.0 other
4/10/2013
I loved this school when I was little! I remeber how helpful the staff were to the military students that attended, especially when first settling in. Even the secretarys were friendly, always greeting kids at the door and helping them or their parents in any way possible.
3.0 parent
9/13/2012
Really wanted to love this school. It reminds me of the elementary school I attended when I was little which I loved. It could be above-average with some changes (staff, teaching, programs). While I feel the school has an excellent principal, the teachers are lacking--in personality, positive attitu...

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