Skyline Middle School
Skyline Middle School serves 627 students in grades 6-8.
Skyline Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Skyline Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Skyline Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 627 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Skyline Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Skyline Middle School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #164 out of 205 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 5% | 4% |
Hispanic | 19% | 18% |
Black | 41% | 30% |
White | 33% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Skyline Middle School is Dickinson (john) High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heritage Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Heritage Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 517 students10
0.2 miles
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424 0.2 K-5 517 - Wilmington Dickinson (john) High School Math: 31% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 814 students10
0.8 miles
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500 0.8 6-12 814 - Wilmington Linden Hill Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 599 students10
0.8 miles
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406 0.8 K-5 599 - Newark Forest Oak Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 554 students10
1.3 miles
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420 1.3 K-5 554 - Newark Meadowood Program Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 150 students10
1.4 miles
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400 1.4 PK-12 150
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