Skyview Middle School serves 291 students in grades 7-8.
Skyview Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyview Middle School's student population of 291 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyview Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Skyview Middle School is 0.44, 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
#182 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Middle School's ranking?
Skyview Middle School is ranked #182 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Skyview Middle School?
291 students attend Skyview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Skyview Middle School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Skyview Middle School offer ?
Skyview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyview Middle School part of?
Skyview Middle School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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