Skyview Middle School

6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, Skyview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skyview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Skyview Middle School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,005 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Skyview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#963 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
33%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
35%
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Black
7%
4%
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White
54%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyview Middle School's ranking?
Skyview Middle School is ranked #963 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyview Middle School often compared to?
Skyview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
1,005 students attend Skyview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Skyview Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyview Middle School offer ?
Skyview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Skyview Middle School part of?
Skyview Middle School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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