Skyview Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(610) 489-5000
Skyview Upper Elementary School serves 742 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Skyview Upper Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Skyview Upper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Skyview Upper Elementary School's student population of 742 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
Skyview Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Skyview Upper Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #783 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 15% |
| White | 69% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Methacton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Skyview Upper Elementary School is Methacton High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Arcola Intrmd School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodland Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norristown Arcola Intrmd School Grades: 7-8 | 804 students
0.2 miles
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000 0.2 7-8 804 - Norristown Woodland Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 450 students
1.4 miles
2700 Woodland Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000 1.4 K-4 450 - Norristown Eagleville Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 413 students
1.6 miles
125 Summit Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000 1.6 K-4 413 - Collegeville Arrowhead Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 405 students
1.7 miles
232 Level Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000 1.7 K-4 405 - Norristown Methacton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,554 student
2.1 miles
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000 2.1 9-12 1,554
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