Skyland Elementary School
- Skyland Elementary School serves 780 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.
- Skyland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Skyland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Skyland Elementary School's student population of 780 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 780 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Skyland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #161 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 84% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 63% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1114 students
1.3 miles
2151 Fews Chapel Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-1800 1.3 9-12 1114 - Greer Blue Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
2.7 miles
2423 East Tyger Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-1900 2.7 6-8 900 - Campobello Holly Springs-motlow Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 457 students
4.0 miles
325 Motlow School Road
Campobello, SC 29322
(864)472-8120 4.0 PK-6 457 - Greer Greer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1205 students
4.5 miles
3000 East Gap Creek Drive
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-5700 4.5 9-12 1205 - Greer Greer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 946 students
4.5 miles
3032 East Gap Creek Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864)355-5800 4.5 6-8 946
School Reviews
| 5 Fantastic school with a great principal. - Posted by Parent - Ginna Bowen |
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