Thomas Harrison Middle School vs. Skyline Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Harrison Middle School or Skyline Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Skyline Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Harrison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Skyline Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
716 students
719 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
58 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1561 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
252
258
Grade 7 Students
242
219
Grade 8 Students
222
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%


% Hispanic
49%
54%


% Black
9%
11%


% White
36%
29%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.63
0.62


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
82%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%

