Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skyview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyview Elementary serves a 0.9 square mile area in the southern part of Dallas, TX, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is approximately 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyview Elementary School's student population of 802 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Skyview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6881 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
31%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Elementary School's ranking?
Skyview Elementary School is ranked #6881 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skyview Elementary School often compared to?
Skyview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moss Haven Elementary School, Stults Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skyview Elementary School?
802 students attend Skyview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Skyview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyview Elementary School?
Skyview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skyview Elementary School offer ?
Skyview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skyview Elementary School part of?
Skyview Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Skyview Elementary School located?
Skyview Elementary School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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