Skyline Middle School
Tel:
(540)434-6862
- Skyline Middle School serves 932 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Skyline Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Skyline Middle School's student population of 932 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 932 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Skyline Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Skyline Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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 (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1710 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 15% |
| Black | 13% | 23% |
| White | 34% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisonburg City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Skyline Middle School is Harrisonburg High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thomas Harrison Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Smithland Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisonburg Smithland Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 537 students
0.0 miles
474 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540)434-6075 0.0 PK-4 537 - Harrisonburg Spotswood Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 440 students
1.1 miles
400 Mountain View Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-3429 1.1 PK-4 440 - Harrisonburg Harrisonburg H.s. Governor's Stem Academy Vocational School
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One Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)437-3302 1.7 n/a n/a - Harrisonburg Waterman Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 554 students
2.1 miles
451 Chicago Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540)434-8352 2.1 PK-4 554 - Harrisonburg Keister Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 560 students
2.2 miles
100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-6585 2.2 PK-4 560
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