Serving 475 students in grades 6-8, Skyline Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Skyline Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Skyline Middle School's student population of 475 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Skyline Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Middle School is 0.64, 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
#168 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
51%
31%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Skyline Middle School is ranked #168 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Skyline Middle School often compared to?
Skyline Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Skyline Middle School?
475 students attend Skyline Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Skyline Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline Middle School?
Skyline Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skyline Middle School offer ?
Skyline Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Skyline Middle School part of?
Skyline Middle School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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View the Skyline Middle School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
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Small schools making some changes for many kids. Beautiful area, with excellent teachers, and the admin is working consistently to improve and develop positive relationships. Academics are a work in progress.
Review Skyline Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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