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Skyland Elementary School

4221 Highway 14 North
Greer, SC 29651

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Tel: (864) 355-7200

www.greenville.k12.sc.us

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Skyland Elementary School serves 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Skyland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 667 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skyland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Skyland Elementary School's student population of 667 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

667 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Skyland Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Skyland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Skyland Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#132 out of 1149 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Skyland Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

59%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skyland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

62%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skyland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Skyland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

Black

33%

White

85%

49%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Skyland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Skyland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

37%

59%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Skyland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Greenville 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyland Elementary School's ranking?

Skyland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Skyland Elementary School?

667 students attend Skyland Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Skyland Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyland Elementary School?

Skyland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Skyland Elementary School offer ?

Skyland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Skyland Elementary School part of?

Skyland Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

School Reviews

5 4/6/2019

Fantastic school with a great principal.

- Posted by Parent - Ginna Bowen

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 667 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education