Serving 1,004 students in grades 6-8, Skyview Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,004 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyview Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Skyview Community Middle School's student population of 1,004 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,004 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyview Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview Community Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
18%
12%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview Community Middle School's ranking?
Skyview Community Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Skyview Community Middle School often compared to?
Skyview Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Skyview Community Middle School?
1,004 students attend Skyview Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Skyview Community Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview Community Middle School?
Skyview Community Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skyview Community Middle School offer ?
Skyview Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Skyview Community Middle School part of?
Skyview Community Middle School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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