Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline Elementary School is located in the northwest part of Portland, OR, serving an attendance zone that covers approximately 40.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 226 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Eagles
School Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
226 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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