Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
13%
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skyline Elementary School often compared to?
Skyline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Downing Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
303 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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