Skyview Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7–8 in Soldotna, Alaska, under the jurisdiction of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school's mascot is the panther, and the colors are purple and white.
Serving 334 students in grades 7-8, Skyview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyview Middle School's student population of 334 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Middle School's ranking?
Skyview Middle School is ranked #329 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
334 students attend Skyview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Skyview Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyview Middle School offer ?
Skyview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skyview Middle School part of?
Skyview Middle School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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