Skyland Elementary School
- Skyland Elementary School serves 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Skyland Elementary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 727 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Skyland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Skyland Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #177 out of 1,130 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 84% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Skyland Elementary School is Blue Ridge High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Blue Ridge Middle School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blue Ridge Middle School (2.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greer Blue Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1106 students
1.3 miles
2151 Fews Chapel Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-1800 1.3 9-12 1106 - Greer Blue Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
2.7 miles
2423 East Tyger Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-1900 2.7 6-8 916 - Campobello Holly Springs-motlow Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 420 students
4.0 miles
325 Motlow School Road
Campobello, SC 29322
(864)472-8120 4.0 PK-6 420 - Greer Greer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1204 students
4.5 miles
3000 East Gap Creek Drive
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-5700 4.5 9-12 1204 - Greer Greer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 904 students
4.5 miles
3032 East Gap Creek Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-5800 4.5 6-8 904
School Reviews
| 5 Fantastic school with a great principal. - Posted by Parent - Ginna Bowen |
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